Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Barboza vs Veainu
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Diesel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kentas misses with a hook to the body
and Diesel counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Rimtas Kentas has been cut.
Diesel looks to clinch
and Kentas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diesel misses with a wild combination.
Diesel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kentas.
Diesel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kentas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kentas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Kentas lands with a good body shot.
Kentas defending well as Diesel loads up on a big left hand.
Diesel swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Kentas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kentas content to stall in guard here. #ES2#
Diesel manages to escape and get back to his feet. #CL#
Kentas moves into the clinch.
Kentas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Diesel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kentas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kentas slowing the pace effectively.
Still in the clinch, Kentas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diesel tries a body shot but Kentas blocks it.
Diesel controlling the action here for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Kentas.
Kentas working aggressively here.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Kentas controls the action.
A body shot lands from Diesel.
Kentas fails to pull guard.
Kentas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diesel avoids it.
Kentas lands a nice uppercut.
Kentas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diesel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kentas backwards.
Diesel blocking some punches.
Kentas stalling the fight. #T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Diesel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kentas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diesel tries to work over Kentas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Kentas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kentas working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kentas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Kentas jumps guard.
Diesel has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kentas is proving hard to escape from.
Kentas managing to control the position.
Diesel tries to stand but Kentas is controlling from the bottom. #T3##SU2#
Diesel gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Kentas clinches up with Diesel and pushes him back against the cage.
Kentas throws a head punch that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kentas cracks Diesel with a nice body shot.
Diesel blocking some punches.
Kentas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diesel has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kentas seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diesel can turn it around.
Kentas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Kentas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel scores with a shoulder strike.
Diesel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kentas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diesel backwards. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kentas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kentas tries to throw a body punch but Diesel avoids it by throwing Kentas back against the cage.
Diesel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kentas.
Diesel misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kentas misses with a punch on the inside.
Kentas swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diesel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diesel lands with a left to the head.
Diesel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kentas blocking some punches.
Diesel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kentas trying to land knees to the body.
Kentas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kentas lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rimtas Kentas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rimtas Kentas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Diesel throws a hook but Kentas blocks it.
Diesel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kentas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diesel sprawls and moves away.
Kentas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diesel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Diesel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body punch from Kentas.
A jab from Diesel misses.
Diesel wants to clinch up but Kentas keeps it at a distance.
Diesel lands an overhand right.
Kentas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diesel moves forwards but Kentas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diesel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kentas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diesel can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kentas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Kentas drives through and clinches with Diesel against the cage.
Kentas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kentas working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kentas throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel. #T1#
Kentas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diesel's elbow.
Kentas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diesel is trying to maintain a safe position but Kentas gets an underhook and turns Diesel into the cage.
Kentas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kentas prevents a body shot from Diesel.
Diesel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Diesel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kentas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kentas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel trying to stall but Kentas improves his position.
Kentas tries to throw a body punch but Diesel avoids it by throwing Kentas back against the cage.
Diesel tries to throw a body punch but Kentas avoids it by throwing Diesel back against the cage.
Kentas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diesel gets underhooks to prevent Kentas's takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kentas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diesel lands a left hand.
Kentas lands with a left to the head.
Diesel tries to throw a body punch but Kentas avoids it by throwing Diesel back against the cage. #T2#
Kentas tries a body shot but Diesel blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diesel.
Kentas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Diesel.
Diesel taking a breather.
Kentas misses with a body punch.
Diesel misses with a body punch.
Kentas throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kentas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diesel is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kentas misses with a punch on the inside.
Kentas tries to throw a body punch but Diesel avoids it by throwing Kentas back against the cage.
Diesel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diesel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kentas struggles to land a body shot inside as Diesel controls his hands.
Kentas tries to throw a body punch but Diesel avoids it by throwing Kentas back against the cage.
Diesel prevents a body shot from Kentas. #T3#
Kentas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kentas wants to take the fight to the mat but Diesel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kentas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diesel's elbow.
Kentas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diesel's elbow.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Kentas blocking some punches.
Kentas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kentas throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diesel.
Diesel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kentas.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kentas.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Kentas controls the action.
Kentas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rimtas Kentas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Kentas.
Kentas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Diesel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kentas. #T4#
Diesel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Diesel.
Diesel blocking some punches.
Kentas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diesel swings wildly with an uppercut but Kentas uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diesel scores with a shoulder strike.
Kentas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diesel lands a hook that snaps the head of Kentas backwards.
Kentas pushes Diesel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kentas blocks a body shot from Diesel.
Kentas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Diesel.
Kentas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Diesel pushes Kentas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kentas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kentas tries a body shot but Diesel blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rimtas Kentas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rimtas Kentas's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Kentas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diesel misses with a combination
and Kentas counters with a nice uppercut.
Kentas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diesel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diesel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Diesel misses with a right hand
and Kentas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diesel thinking.
Kentas is looking to wear down Diesel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fighters circling - Diesel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kentas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kentas cracks a nice hook into Diesel's ribs.
Diesel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kentas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diesel.
Kentas tries to counter with a takedown but Diesel is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Kentas there.
Kentas swings for the body but Diesel moves out of range.
Diesel takes one to the side of the head.
Diesel might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Diesel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kentas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Kentas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diesel.
Kentas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Diesel manages to circle out of the way.
Diesel misses with a wild body shot.
Kentas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kentas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diesel.
Kentas slips a jab from Diesel.
Kentas thuds his right hand into Diesel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kentas scores with a jab to the head.
Kentas misses with a body shot.
Diesel throws a counter combo.
A big left from Kentas misses.
Kloockz Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kentas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diesel sprawls and moves away.
Jab, jab by Diesel - just one landing.
Kentas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diesel just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Diesel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rimtas Kentas is winning the standup battle so far.
Kentas lands with an overhand left.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diesel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diesel misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Kentas misses the target.
Kentas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diesel.
Kentas slips under a jab.
Diesel misses with a looping right.
Diesel tries to move into range but Kentas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kentas ducks right into an uppercut from Diesel.
Kloockz Diesel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diesel throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Kentas has Diesel up against the cage in a clinch.
Diesel tries to land knees in the clinch but Kentas avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Kentas throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel.
Kentas misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kentas.
Diesel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kentas's elbow.
Diesel blocks a body shot from Kentas.
Diesel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kentas backwards.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kentas misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Diesel.
Diesel scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Diesel.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kentas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kentas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kentas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Diesel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kentas scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Diesel lands a body punch.
Kentas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diesel's elbow.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Kentas scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Kentas.
Diesel avoiding damage.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kentas scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kentas.
Diesel misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kentas.
Diesel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diesel blocks a body shot from Kentas.
Diesel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diesel gets underhooks to prevent Kentas's takedown attempt.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rimtas Kentas.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kentas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rimtas Kentas!
A victorious Rimtas Kentas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Drago
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Diesel cracks Pandeya with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diesel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pandeya throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Diesel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pandeya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pandeya moves out of range as Diesel strikes.#TD#
Pandeya closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Diesel quickly recovers to half guard.

Diesel has one foot on Pandeya's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Pandeya lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've been hearing reports that Pandeya has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pandeya lunges at Diesel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diesel's hand.
Diesel misses with a hook.
Diesel throws a jab when Pandeya was well out of range.
Diesel ducks under a wild hook from Pandeya.
Pandeya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice cross by Pandeya.
Pandeya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diesel.
Pandeya fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diesel just manages to avoid it.
Pandeya avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diesel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pandeya.
That kick from Pandeya tenderised Diesel's leg. Diesel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diesel misses the jab.
Diesel misses with a hook. Pandeya ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Diesel scores with the left hand. Pandeya knows he should have avoided that one.
Pandeya connects with a body shot.
Pandeya jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diesel slips a straight right by Pandeya.
Diesel throws a series of punches but Pandeya moves out of range.
Pandeya lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diesel's sensitive parts.
Kloockz Diesel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diesel connects with a crisp jab.
Diesel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Diesel. No joy for Pandeya on that attempt.
Diesel misses with a hook.
Diesel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diesel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pandeya lands a really nice looking cross but Diesel seems unphased.
Diesel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pandeya. #TD#
Pandeya gets the takedown into side control.
Diesel tries to improve position but can't.
Who's going to make the next move?#T2#
Diesel is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#ES2#
Diesel throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Diesel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandeya.
Diesel slips under a jab from Pandeya.
Saurabh Pandeya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pandeya shoots in looking for a takedown but Diesel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pandeya's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pandeya just misses with a punch to the body.
Pandeya scores with a decent looking hook.
Pandeya jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diesel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Pandeya.
Pandeya works the jab nicely.
Diesel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diesel connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Pandeya finds it's way through Diesel's defenses. #T3#
Diesel just misses with a punch to the body.
Diesel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pandeya.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saurabh Pandeya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pandeya scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pandeya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pandeya throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pandeya ducks under a wild hook from Diesel.
Diesel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pandeya misses with a body shot.
Diesel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pandeya slips under a jab from Diesel.
Diesel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pandeya counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Diesel does it's job there.
Pandeya tests Diesel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pandeya takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Diesel misses. #T4#
Diesel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pandeya.
Pandeya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diesel.
Pandeya is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Diesel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diesel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pandeya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diesel.
Diesel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diesel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pandeya.
Diesel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pandeya under the eye.
Pandeya is looking to score with low kicks.
Diesel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pandeya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the body from Pandeya misses
and Pandeya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diesel moves away from the strike by Pandeya.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pandeya. Diesel does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diesel throws an overhand right that lands on Pandeya's shoulder, as Pandeya tries to avoid the shot.
Diesel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pandeya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diesel ducks under a wild hook from Pandeya.
Diesel swings for the body but Pandeya moves out of range.
Pandeya jabs at Diesel's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Saurabh Pandeya will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Pandeya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diesel.
Diesel looks to score with a jab to the body but Pandeya is just out of range.
Pandeya attempts a counter takedown but Diesel avoids it well and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diesel. Pandeya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pandeya lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pandeya jabs at Diesel's body.
Pandeya connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diesel's hands.
Pandeya misses with a low kick as Diesel jumps back.
Pandeya moves out of range as Diesel strikes.
Diesel tries to clinch but Pandeya is having none of it.
Diesel lands with a right hand.
Pandeya is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pandeya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diesel.
Pandeya misses the jab.
Diesel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pandeya misses with a wild body shot.
Diesel jabs Pandeya right on the nose. Pandeya blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Diesel misses.
Pandeya dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diesel. That did some damage!
Diesel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
A big left from Diesel misses.
Pandeya lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pandeya slips under a jab from Diesel.
A good leg kick by Pandeya.
Diesel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pandeya misses with an uppercut. Diesel saw that one coming.
Pandeya lands with a nice body punch.
Diesel misses with a straight right.
Pandeya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pandeya half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A cross from Pandeya lands.#CL2#
Diesel clinches.
Diesel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pandeya.
Pandeya digs a right hand underneath Diesel's ribcage. Diesel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diesel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diesel gets underhooks to prevent Pandeya's takedown attempt.
Diesel scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Pandeya jumps guard. #T2#
Pandeya is pulling down on Diesel's head to control his posture.
Diesel trying to control but Pandeya is working from the bottom.
Pandeya trying to control the position here.
Pandeya wants to sweep here but Diesel controlling him for the moment.
Pandeya is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Diesel gets to his feet - Pandeya follows without any prompting.
Pandeya misses with a left hand
enabling Diesel to counter with a crisp jab.
Diesel moves out of range of the strikes.#T3##CL2#
Diesel instigates a clinch.
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pandeya drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diesel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diesel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pandeya.
Pandeya scores with a jab.#CL2#
Diesel clinches with his opponent.
Pandeya is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saurabh Pandeya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pandeya gets through Diesel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pandeya fails to pull guard.
Pandeya taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pandeya scores with a shot to the side of Diesel's head.
Pandeya wants a takedown.
Diesel lands an uppercut.
Diesel pushes Pandeya back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Diesel tries to throw a body punch but Pandeya avoids it by throwing Diesel back against the cage.
Pandeya goes for a takedown attempt but Diesel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pandeya misses with a body shot. #T4#
Diesel misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick lands for Pandeya.
Diesel throws a series of punches but Pandeya moves out of range.
Diesel throws a shot from downtown. Pandeya moves away and avoids it.
Pandeya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diesel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pandeya connects with a body shot.
Diesel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandeya.
Pandeya misses with an uppercut. Diesel saw that one coming.#TD#
Pandeya bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Diesel is being controlled here.
Pandeya wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy.
Diesel is trying to get back to his feet.
Pandeya in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Saurabh Pandeya will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Diesel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Pandeya misses.
Pandeya throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pandeya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pandeya.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pandeya.
Pandeya defending well as Diesel loads up on a big left hand.
Diesel swings for the body but Pandeya moves out of range.
Diesel cracks Pandeya with a good jab.
Saurabh Pandeya is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diesel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diesel misses with a two punch combination.
Pandeya throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diesel defending well as Pandeya loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Diesel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pandeya.
Diesel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diesel punishes Pandeya's body with a nice straight punch.
Diesel avoids the body shot from Pandeya.
Pandeya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Pandeya misses the target.
Diesel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diesel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diesel. Pandeya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pandeya scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diesel misses with an uppercut.
Pandeya lands with a shot to the body.
Pandeya moves away from the strike by Diesel.
Pandeya looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Good exchange - Pandeya coming out on top.
Pandeya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diesel jabs at Pandeya's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Pandeya fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Diesel to the ground. Pandeya is now in Diesel's guard.#T2##ES2#
Diesel has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Pandeya is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Pandeya tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diesel smiles and moves away.
Pandeya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diesel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pandeya takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pandeya misses with a shot to the body
letting Diesel counter with a right hand.
Pandeya throws a leg kick but Diesel moved away.
Pandeya cracks Diesel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pandeya throws a hook but Diesel avoids it easily.
Diesel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pandeya was well out of range. Poor timing from Diesel.
Pandeya misses with a wild body shot.
Kloockz Diesel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pandeya works Diesel's body with a nice hook.
Pandeya feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diesels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pandeya swats away the attempt to clinch by Diesel.
Diesel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A swing and a miss from Diesel.#T3#
Pandeya scores with a nice head shot.
Pandeya connects with a leg kick.
Pandeya misses with a looping right.
Pandeya throws out a powerful jab.
Diesel moves forwards but Pandeya connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diesel throws a jab when Pandeya was well out of range.
Pandeya punishes Diesel's body with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Diesel.
Diesel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pandeya.#CL2#
Diesel moves into the clinch successfully.
Pandeya is trying to pull guard but Diesel has him pressed against the cage.
Pandeya is struggling to control the position.
Diesel tries to work over Pandeya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diesel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pandeya backwards.
Diesel tries a body shot but Pandeya blocks it. #T4#
Diesel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pandeya.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saurabh Pandeya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pandeya has Diesel pushed against the cage.
Pandeya content to slow the pace in the clinch. #TD#
Pandeya has hold of one of Diesel's legs. Diesel is fighting the takedown attempt but Pandeya gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diesel wants to stand up but Pandeya is controlling him.
Pandeya wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Kloockz Diesel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pandeya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saurabh Pandeya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diesel is looking to stand up but Pandeya isn't so interested in that idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saurabh Pandeya showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pandeya, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Saurabh Pandeya!
Saurabh Pandeya seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit v Materlak 2
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Diesel throws a hook but Handler avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Handler.
Diesel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Diesel lands a jab to the nose.
Diesel throws a looping overhand right but Handler ducks down to avoid it.
Handler is looking to counter punch.
Handler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diesel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Handler.
Diesel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Handler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diesel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diesel lunges at Handler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Handler's hand.
Diesel works Handler's body with a nice hook.
Handler scores with a nice strike.
Diesel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jacob Handler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Handler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Handler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Handler misses the target.
Handler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diesel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Handler lands with a straight right. Diesel didn't see that one coming.
Handler drops his hands momentarily and Diesel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Handler misses with a left hand
and Diesel counters with a stiff right hand.
Handler lands with an uppercut that bounces Diesel off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Diesel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diesel scores with a shot to the side of Handler's head.
Handler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Handler swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Handler throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel.
Diesel cracks Handler with a nice body shot.
Diesel misses with a punch on the inside.
Diesel tries to work over Handler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Handler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right from Diesel.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A hook to the body from Handler.
Handler prevents a body shot from Diesel. #T2#
Handler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Handler throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel.
Handler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diesel avoids it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diesel.
Diesel prevents the takedown attempt.
Handler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diesel lands a hook that snaps the head of Handler backwards.
Handler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Handler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Handler tries a body shot but Diesel blocks it.
Diesel digs a right hand into Handler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Handler's gas tank.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diesel lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Handler.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Handler controls the action.
Diesel trying to stall but Handler improves his position. #T3#
Handler misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.
Handler blocks an uppercut.
Handler working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diesel.
Diesel has Handler pushed against the cage.
Diesel dodges an elbow strike from Handler.
Diesel has Handler pressed against the cage.
Diesel misses with the head strike.
Diesel taking a breather.
Diesel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Handler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diesel blocking some punches.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diesel tries a body shot but Handler blocks it. #T4#
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diesel's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Diesel lands with a light punch inside.
Handler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diesel gets underhooks to prevent Handler's takedown attempt.
Diesel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Handler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Handler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Handler blocking some punches.
Handler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Handler misses with the head strike.
Diesel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Handler blocks a body shot from Diesel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kloockz Diesel dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Handler tries to keep at a distance but Diesel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Handler swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Handler swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kloockz Diesel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Handler is trying to drag Diesel to the mat but Diesel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch on the inside from Handler fails to land.
Handler blocks a body shot from Diesel.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Handler controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handler misses with an elbow over the top.
Diesel avoiding damage.
Handler misses with an elbow over the top.
Diesel tries to throw a body punch but Handler avoids it by throwing Diesel back against the cage.
Diesel avoids the elbow strike from Handler, against the cage. #T1#
Handler can't get the takedown.
Handler lands with a left to the head.
Diesel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diesel misses with a punch on the inside.
Diesel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Handler throws a head punch that misses.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Handler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Handler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Handler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Handler prevents a body shot from Diesel.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diesel's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Diesel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Handler misses with a punch on the inside.
Handler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diesel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Handler. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Handler as Diesel tries to tie him up.
Diesel scores with a shoulder strike.
Handler misses with a punch on the inside.
Diesel digs a right hand underneath Handler's ribcage. Handler let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD#
Handler has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Diesel is trying to keep an underhook but Handler manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Handler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diesel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diesel is trying to maintain the position but Handler is very close to passing his half guard.
Diesel holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Diesel tries to kick Handler off but Handler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Diesel tries to get to full guard but Handler has control of the leg.
Handler trying to mount his opponent but Diesel defends it. #SUB#
Handler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
Diesel is looking to improve his position.
Diesel wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Handler tries to pass to full mount but Diesel defends it.
Diesel is trying is best to control the position here.
Diesel wants to get back to his feet.
Handler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Handler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diesel keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Handler wants to pass the guard but Diesel is defending well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Diesel is trying to stand back up but Handler is controlling him
Handler is pressing down on Diesel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diesel is holding on for now.
Diesel is trying to stand up here but Handler is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kloockz Diesel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diesel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kloockz Diesel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diesel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Handler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diesel throws a hook to the side of Handler's head but Handler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Handler is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Handler misses the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Handler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diesel in his tracks.
Handler throws a combination that misses
letting Diesel counter with a right hand.
Diesel might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Diesel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Handler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diesel momentarily.
Diesel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Handler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jacob Handler will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Diesel looks to score with a jab to the body but Handler is just out of range.
Handler scores with a body shot.
Diesel misses with an uppercut.
Diesel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Handler throwing a counter right hand but Diesel manages to avoid it.
Handler connects with a jab.#CL2#
Diesel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diesel looking to slow down the pace here.
Handler tries for a takedown but Diesel manages to get underhooks.
Handler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Handler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Handler throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Handler.
Handler lands a nice uppercut.
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Handler.
Diesel stalling.
Handler throws a head punch that misses.
Diesel leaning his opponent against the cage.
Diesel tries a body shot but Handler blocks it. #TD#
Handler lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Diesel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Handler. #SUB#
Handler is looking for a kimura here.
Diesel wants to get back to his feet.
Handler trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom. #T2#
Diesel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Handler is working away from the top position though.
Diesel is trying to stand. #ES2#
Diesel manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Handler keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Handler prevents a body shot from Diesel.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Diesel blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diesel.
Handler lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diesel stops a takedown attempt from Handler.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Handler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Diesel.
Diesel prevents the takedown attempt. #T3#
Diesel lands with a right to the head.
Diesel is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Handler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters up against the cage, Handler throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Diesel on the inside.
Handler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Handler throws an elbow but it misses.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diesel stops a takedown attempt from Handler.
A short right from Diesel on the inside.
Diesel tries to work over Handler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel blocking some punches. #T4#
Handler can't get the takedown.
Handler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diesel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diesel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Handler up against the cage.
A short left from Handler.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Handler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diesel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Handler or not.
Handler blocks a body shot from Diesel.
Diesel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Handler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diesel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kloockz Diesel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diesel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kloockz Diesel!
Kloockz Diesel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Gustafsson
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1#
Hatfield missing with a left hand there. Diesel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hatfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diesel.
Hatfield throws the left hand but Diesel avoids the punch easily.
Diesel throws a looping overhand right but Hatfield ducks down to avoid it.
Diesel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diesel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a low kick but Diesel moves out of range easily.
Hatfield lands with a cross.
Hatfield throws a shot from downtown. Diesel moves away and avoids it.
Diesel checks a leg kick.
Diesel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hatfield finds it's way round the side to connect with Diesel's head.
Hatfield throws a lazy uppercut
and Diesel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hatfield moves out of range of the strikes.
Hatfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diesel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diesel stuns Hatfield with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hatfield has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diesel. Hatfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hatfield with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatfield throws a sloppy head kick and Diesel moves out of range easily.
Diesel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Diesel.
Diesel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jab, jab by Diesel - just one landing. #T1#
Hatfield loads up on a big right hand but Diesel slips the punch.
Nice shot lands for Diesel.
Diesel misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Hatfield.
Hatfield lunges at Diesel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diesel's hand.
Hatfield jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hatfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Diesel is just out of range.
Riley Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Diesel misses.
Hatfield misses with a few strikes there.
A counter left hand to the body from Diesel misses its target.
Hatfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diesel.
Diesel connects with a body shot.
Hatfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diesel staying out of range there.
Hatfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hatfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diesel throws a shot from downtown. Hatfield moves away and avoids it.
Hatfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diesel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hatfield.
Hatfield takes a swing at Diesel's ribcage but misses. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hatfield misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Hatfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hatfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hatfield cracks Diesel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hatfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diesel.
Hatfield looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hatfield connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters circling - Hatfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hatfield tries a low kick but Diesel avoids it.
Diesel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diesel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hatfield.
Diesel throws a hook but Hatfield avoids it easily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hatfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hatfield misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Diesel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diesel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hatfield sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diesel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hatfield. #T3#
Sloppy strikes from Hatfield. Those never looked like landing.
Hatfield misses with a looping left.
A big right from Hatfield misses.
Hatfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diesel punishes Hatfield's body with a nice straight punch.
Diesel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hatfield's head backwards.
Nice defenses there by Hatfield.
Good exchange - Hatfield coming out on top.
Hatfield misses with a hook.
Diesel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hatfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hatfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diesel manages to avoid it.
Diesel throws an overhand right that lands on Hatfield's shoulder, as Hatfield tries to avoid the shot.
Hatfield throws a counter combo.
Nice uppercut lands for Hatfield. That snapped Diesel's head back.
Diesel throws a hook but Hatfield avoids it easily.
Hatfield misses with a straight right.
Diesel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hatfield dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diesel. That did some damage!
Hatfield lands with a cross.
Hatfield is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Diesel had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diesel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diesel wants to clinch up but Hatfield keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Diesel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hatfield.
Hatfield missing with a left hand there. Diesel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Diesel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hatfield tries to score with a low kick but Diesel moves his leg out of the way.
Hatfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diesel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diesel throws the left hand but Hatfield avoids the punch easily.
Diesel missing with a left hand there. Hatfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No joy there for Hatfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hatfield defending well as Diesel loads up on a big left hand.
Diesel checks a leg kick.
Hatfield loads up on a big right hand but Diesel slips the punch.
Diesel throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Hatfield 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Diesel blocks a leg kick.
Diesel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hatfield can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diesel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hatfield shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diesel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hatfield misses with a combination
and Diesel counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Riley Hatfield will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hatfield doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diesel thuds a left hand into Hatfield's body.
Hatfield connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diesel's hands.
Diesel missing with a left hand there. Hatfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hatfield swings widly with a right hand
and Diesel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Diesel looks to land a left hand but Hatfield moved out of range nicely.
Diesel slips a straight right by Hatfield.
Nice shot by Diesel.
Diesel drops his hands momentarily and Hatfield takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hatfield doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hatfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diesel checks a leg kick.
Diesel scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hatfield connects with the punch.
Hatfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Diesel.
Hatfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diesel throws out the jab. #CL#
Diesel rushes Hatfield and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Hatfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hatfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Diesel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hatfield.
A little feinted left hand from Diesel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hatfield throws a poor cross that misses
and Diesel counters with a nice body shot.
Diesel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Diesel.
Hatfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diesel.
A big right from Diesel misses.
Hatfield takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Diesel scores with the left hand. Hatfield knows he should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hatfield. Diesel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diesel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diesel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diesel looks to throw the jab but Hatfield is out of range.
Hatfield connects with the punch.
Hatfield scores with a shot to the body.
A big left from Hatfield misses.
Hatfield walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diesel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hatfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hatfield slips a jab from Diesel.
Hatfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diesel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Hatfield throws a right hand that misses
and Diesel counters with a stiff right hand.
Diesel throws a body punch but Hatfield moves out of range.
Diesel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hatfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diesel throws out the jab.
Riley Hatfield seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hatfield lands a nice looking body shot.
Hatfield fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diesel is out of range.
Diesel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hatfield doesn't seem bothered though.
Hatfield loads up on a big right hand but Diesel slips the punch.
Diesel throws a body punch but Hatfield moves out of range.
Diesel misses with a wild body shot.
Diesel lands a nice looking body shot.
Hatfield lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hatfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hatfield looks to land a left hand but Diesel moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Hatfield.
Hatfield throws out a loose jab but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hatfield swings for the body but Diesel moves out of range. #T3#
Diesel stuns Hatfield with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diesel connects with a crisp jab.
Hatfield throws a head kick that misses
and Diesel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hatfield attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hatfield missing with a left hand there. Diesel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diesel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diesel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A nice combination there by Diesel.
Diesel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hatfield.
Diesel misses with an uppercut.
Diesel lands a really nice looking cross but Hatfield seems unphased.
Diesel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bone on bone clash there as Diesel blocks the leg kick.
Diesel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hatfield on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hatfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diesel.
Hatfield throws a poor cross that misses
and Diesel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Diesel misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Diesel throws a body punch but Hatfield moves out of range.
Hatfield throws a looping overhand right but Diesel ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Diesel misses the target.
Diesel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hatfield moves away.
Diesel scores with a one two! Hatfield had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Diesel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hatfield goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Diesel ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a hook but Diesel avoids it easily.
Hatfield misses with a hook
and Diesel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hatfield misses the shot to the body.
Hatfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Hatfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diesel lands with an uppercut that bounces Hatfield off the cage and back into range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hatfield connects with a crisp jab.
Diesel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hatfield throws a leg kick which misses Diesel's front leg but catches the back leg as Diesel tries to avoid it.
Hatfield slips a straight right by Diesel.
Diesel defending well as Hatfield loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kloockz Diesel dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Diesel slips a straight right by Hatfield.
Diesel staying out of range there.
Hatfield misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hatfield walks into a stiff left hand from Diesel.
Hatfield throws a body punch but Diesel moves out of range.
Diesel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hatfield moves away.
Hatfield slips under a jab from Diesel.
Diesel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Hatfield misses the target.
Diesel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diesel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Diesel.
Diesel misses with a hook. Hatfield ducked under it nicely.
Hatfield flicks out a counter leg kick but Diesel steps away.
Hatfield tries to land a leg kick but Diesel saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hatfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hatfield's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diesel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hatfield scrambles back to his feet.
Hatfield lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diesel's sensitive parts.
Hatfield misses with a double jab
and Diesel counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1##CL#
Hatfield tries to keep at a distance but Diesel has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Hatfield manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Diesel.
Diesel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hatfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diesel.
A little jabbing left from Hatfield on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hatfield has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Diesel misses the target.
Hatfield misses with a combination
and Diesel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diesel slips under a jab from Hatfield.
Diesel ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.
Diesel connects with a nice looking jab.
Hatfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diesel.
Hatfield misses with a hook. Diesel ducked under it nicely.
Hatfield looks to land a body kick but Diesel moved away.
Hatfield sizes up Diesel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hatfield has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diesel finds it's way round the side to connect with Hatfield's head. #T2#
Hatfield turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diesel cracks a nice hook into Hatfield's ribs.
Hatfield misses with a shot to the body
and Diesel counters with a nice uppercut.
Hatfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hatfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diesel pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hatfield back to the cage. Diesel follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice straight punches there by Hatfield. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hatfield.
Diesel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diesel loads up on a big right hand but Hatfield slips the punch.
A jab from Hatfield misses.
Diesel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Diesel.
Hatfield takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hatfield doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diesel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hatfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diesel circles away quickly and effectively.
Hatfield throws a hook but Diesel avoids it easily.
Diesel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hatfields jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hatfield tries to move into range but Diesel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Diesel misses with a wild body shot.
Diesel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diesel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Diesel throws a big shot that misses.
Diesel looks to score with a jab to the body but Hatfield is just out of range.
A slow jab from Diesel misses its intended target.
Diesel throws a series of punches but Hatfield moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diesel. Hatfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diesel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hatfield cracks Diesel with an open hand slap.
Hatfield throws a combination. Diesel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Diesel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hatfield.
Diesel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Diesel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diesel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hatfield's hands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hatfield connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diesel ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.
An attempted straight right counter from Diesel misses the target.#T4#
Diesel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hatfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diesel moves away.
Diesel misses with a body shot.
Diesel lands a slapping body shot.
Diesel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hatfield. Diesel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hatfield throws an overhand right that lands on Diesel's shoulder, as Diesel tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Diesel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a big shot that misses.
Diesel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diesel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diesel lands with a good body shot.
Hatfield lands a high kick!
Hatfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diesel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hatfield throws a shot from downtown. Diesel moves away and avoids it.
Diesel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hatfield.
Hatfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diesel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kloockz Diesel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diesel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kloockz Diesel!
Kloockz Diesel tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Hatfield
Date: Dec 24, 2023

#R1#
Materlak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diesel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Materlak lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Materlak throws a leg kick which misses Diesel's front leg but catches the back leg as Diesel tries to avoid it.
Nice cross by Materlak.
Materlak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diesel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Materlak with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diesel looks to land a right hand but Materlak moved out of range.
Materlak was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Diesel throws a series of punches but Materlak moves out of range.
Diesel misses the jab.
A big right from Materlak misses.
Materlak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diesel cracks Materlak with an open hand slap.
Materlak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diesel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diesel misses with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diesel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Materlak looks to throw the jab but Diesel is out of range.
Materlak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diesel was well out of range. Poor timing from Materlak.
Materlak scores with a punch to the head.
Diesel walks into a stiff left hand from Materlak.#T1#
Diesel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Materlak.
Materlak on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diesel connects with a body shot that sends Materlak's belly button to the back.
Diesel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Materlak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Michal Materlak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Diesel misses.
Materlak stuns Diesel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diesel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Materlak jabs Diesel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diesel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Materlak.
Materlak attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Diesel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Materlak with a body shot.
Materlak feints and then cracks Diesel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diesel down.
Diesel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Materlak was well out of range. Poor timing from Diesel.
Diesel throws a jab when Materlak was well out of range.
Diesel looks to score with a jab to the body but Materlak is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Materlak. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Materlak takes a swing at Diesel's ribcage but misses.
Materlak throws a low kick but Diesel moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diesel! But no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diesel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Materlak misses the target.#T2#
Materlak digs a good body shot into Diesel's ribs.
Diesel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Materlak.
Diesel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diesel misses with a hook.
Diesel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Materlak takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Materlak jabs Diesel right on the nose. Diesel blinks but takes it well.
Diesel lands the left hand.
Materlak takes a swing at Diesel's ribcage but misses.
Materlak slips a straight right by Diesel.
Materlak appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Materlak misses with a takedown attempt - Diesel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diesel! But no joy.
Diesel misses with a straight right.
Diesel misses with a looping right.
Diesel wants to clinch up but Materlak keeps it at a distance.
Materlak lands with a thumping leg kick.
Materlak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
A big left from Materlak misses.
Materlak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diesel was well out of range. Poor timing from Materlak.
Diesel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Materlak misses with a body shot.
Materlak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diesel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Materlak doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diesel misses with a hook.
Materlak misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Diesel pushes Materlak up against the cage in a clinch.
Diesel tries to work over Materlak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Diesel.
Materlak scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Diesel.
Diesel takes a shot to the head.
Diesel prevents a body shot from Materlak.
Diesel lands a body punch.
A short right from Diesel on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diesel tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T4##BC#
Materlak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Materlak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diesel was well out of range. Poor timing from Materlak.
Diesel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Materlak connects with a looping right hand.
Diesel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diesel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Materlak throws a body shot but no joy.
Diesel wants to counter with a clinch but Materlak pushes him away.
Diesel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Materlak was well out of range. Poor timing from Diesel.
Diesel slips a jab from Materlak.
Kloockz Diesel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Materlak lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Materlak misses with a leg kick.
Materlak takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Materlak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diesel misses with a hook.
Materlak throws a looping overhand right but Diesel ducks down to avoid it.
Diesel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Materlak.
Materlak misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Michal Materlak will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Diesel throws a body shot but no joy.
Materlak sizes up Diesel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Materlak cracks Diesel with a good jab.
Materlak misses with a lunging right hand
and Diesel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diesel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diesel throws a lazy right hand but Materlak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diesel digs a good body shot into Materlak's ribs.
Diesel lands a nice looking body shot.
Materlak misses with a straight right.
Materlak stuns Diesel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Materlak is looking to wear down Diesel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Materlak is looking to slow Diesel down with leg kicks.
Materlak connects with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Materlak scores with a nice head shot.
Materlak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Materlak.
Materlak throws a one two combo.
Materlak avoids the body shot from Diesel.
Materlak is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Materlak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Materlak tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diesel defends well and Materlak ends up having to push Diesel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Materlak.
Materlak struggles to land a body shot inside as Diesel controls his hands.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Materlak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diesel pushes Materlak back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Materlak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Materlak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
I was talking to Materlak's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Materlak breaks from the clinch.
Materlak looks for a takedown but Diesel sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diesel! But no joy.
Diesel avoids the body shot from Materlak.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diesel. Materlak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Materlak throws a body punch but Diesel moves out of range.
Materlak takes a swing at Diesel's ribcage but misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Materlak dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diesel. That did some damage!#T2#
Materlak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Materlak misses with a body shot.
Materlak missing with a left hand there. Diesel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Materlak scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Diesel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diesel moves out of range as Materlak strikes.
Diesel misses with a straight right.
A lazy left from Diesel finds it's target.
Materlak scores with a hook.
Diesel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Diesel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diesel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Materlak throws an off balance right hand
and Diesel counters with a nice body shot.
Materlak misses with a body shot.
Diesel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diesel throws a shot from downtown. Materlak moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Diesel lands a jab to the head.
Materlak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diesel.
Diesel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Materlak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Materlak connects with a body shot.
Materlak scores with a hook.
Materlak misses with a wild body shot.
Materlak sets himself, and Diesel steps forward looking for the clinch! Materlak avoids it this time.
Diesel loads up on a big right hand but Materlak slips the punch.
Diesel staying out of range there.
Materlak slips a straight right by Diesel.
Materlak throwing a counter right hand but Diesel manages to avoid it.
Materlak's corner calls for a 1-2. Materlak obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Materlak jabs Diesel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Materlak walks into a straight right hand from Diesel.
Materlak throws a jab when Diesel was well out of range.
Diesel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Materlak blocks a jab.
Materlak appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Materlak misses with a wild body shot.
Diesel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Materlak.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Materlak shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Materlak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diesel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Materlak.
Diesel looks to land a left hand but Materlak moved out of range nicely.
Materlak connects with a looping right hand.
Diesel misses with a jab to the body
and Materlak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Diesel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diesel misses with a straight right.
Diesel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Materlak manages to avoid it.
Materlak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diesel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Materlak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diesel manages to avoid it.
Diesel throws a body punch but Materlak moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Diesel.
Materlak misses the shot to the body.
Diesel checks a low kick from Materlak.
Diesel scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Michal Materlak will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Diesel misses with a wild combination.
Michal Materlak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diesel slips a jab from Materlak.
Materlak lands a really nice looking cross but Diesel seems unphased.
Materlak connects with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Materlak. That snapped Diesel's head back.
Diesel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Materlak.
Materlak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Materlak throws a body punch but Diesel moves out of range.
Materlak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diesel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diesel misses with a looping right.
Diesel throws a jab when Materlak was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel scores with a hook to the body. Materlak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diesel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Materlak misses with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Diesel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diesel misses with a body shot. #T1#
Diesel checks a low kick from Materlak.
A little jabbing left from Diesel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Materlak misses.
Diesel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diesel lands with a nice body punch.
Diesel misses with a straight left.
Materlak throws a body shot but no joy.
Materlak connects with a leg kick.
Diesel throws a jab when Materlak was well out of range.
Materlak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diesel.
Diesel throws a looping overhand right but Materlak ducks down to avoid it.
Diesel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Materlak avoids the body shot from Diesel.
Materlak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Materlak looks for a takedown but Diesel sprawls well.
Nice shot lands for Diesel.#T2#
Diesel misses with a straight left.
Materlak lands an overhand right.
Materlak scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Materlak just misses with a punch to the body.
Materlak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diesel.
Materlak fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diesel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Materlak thuds his right hand into Diesel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Materlak moves out of range as Diesel strikes.
Materlak throws a chopping leg kick but Diesel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Materlak throws a leg kick which misses Diesel's front leg but catches the back leg as Diesel tries to avoid it.
Materlak takes a swing at Diesel's ribcage but misses.
Materlak punishes Diesel's body with a nice straight punch.
Materlak ducks under a wild hook from Diesel.
Materlak swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Materlak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diesel manages to avoid it.
Diesel throws a series of punches but Materlak moves out of range.
Materlak throws a looping overhand right but Diesel ducks down to avoid it.
Kloockz Diesel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diesel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Materlak throws out the jab.
Materlak just misses with a punch to the body.
Diesel lands a body shot.
Materlak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diesel.
Materlak avoids the body shot from Diesel.
Materlak takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diesel stuns Materlak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Materlak misses with a low kick.
Diesel wants to counter with a clinch but Materlak pushes him away.
Diesel staying out of range there.
Michal Materlak is winning the standup battle so far.
Materlak misses with a looping right.
Materlak ducks under a wild hook from Diesel.
Diesel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diesel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diesel looks to throw the jab but Materlak is out of range. #T4#
A slow jab from Materlak misses its intended target.
Diesel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Materlak fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diesel is out of range.
Materlak cracks Diesel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Materlak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Materlak misses the shot to the body.
Diesel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diesel scores with a jab to the body.
Diesel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Materlak staying out of range there.
Materlak cracks Diesel with a good jab.
Diesel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diesel takes a swing at Materlak's ribcage but misses.
Materlak cracks Diesel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Materlak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diesel was well out of range. Poor timing from Materlak.
Materlak looks to score with a jab to the body but Diesel is just out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michal Materlak.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Materlak, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Materlak!
Michal Materlak thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Barrels vs Frewin
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Diesel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Meine.
Good shot there by Diesel.
Meine throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Diesel to counter with a crisp jab.
Meine lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Meine walks into a straight right hand from Diesel.
Diesel looks to score with a jab to the body but Meine is just out of range.
Meine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diesel moves away.
Diesel looks to score with a jab to the body but Meine is just out of range.
Meine tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Diesel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Meine throws a leg kick but Diesel moved away.
Meine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diesel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diesel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Meine tries to counter by clinching up but Diesel breaks away and moves out of range.
Meine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diesel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from Meine misses
and Diesel counters with a straight right hand.
Meine looks to land a body kick but Diesel moved away.
Diesel is looking for the big counter here.
Meine throws a leg kick
and Diesel counters with a nice uppercut.
Meine slips under a jab from Diesel.
Meine slips under a jab.
Meine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diesel.
Diesel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meine.
Meine misses with a hook. Diesel ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Diesel checks a leg kick.
Meine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diesel.
Meine moves to clinch but Diesel breaks away
and Diesel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Meine connects with a leg kick.
Diesel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meine manages to avoid it.
Meine throws a sloppy head kick and Diesel moves out of range easily.
Rudolf Meine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Meine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diesel. That did some damage!
Diesel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Meine scores with a hook to the body. Diesel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Meine scores with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meine. Diesel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diesel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Meine attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diesel! But no joy.
Diesel takes a swing at Meine's ribcage but misses.
Diesel scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meine sizes up Diesel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Meine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diesel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Diesel lands an overhand right.
The fighters circling - Diesel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Meine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meine misses with a left hand
and Diesel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Meine lands a jab to the nose.
Meine throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Meine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Meine catches Diesel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Meine lands the left hand.
Diesel moves out of range of the leg kick from Meine.
Meine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diesel.
Diesel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Meine misses the jab.
Diesel looks to land a left hand but Meine moved out of range nicely.
A nice combination there by Diesel.
Diesel misses with a hook. Meine ducked under it nicely.
Diesel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meine.
Diesel is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Meine throws a body punch but Diesel moves out of range.
Meine just misses with a punch to the body.
Diesel throws a lazy right hand but Meine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Meine seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Meine lands with a hook. Diesel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diesel lands a jab to Meine's midsection.
A head kick by Meine misses
and Diesel counters with a stiff right hand.
Meine scores with a jab to the body.
Diesel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diesel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Meine tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diesel is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Meine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diesel.
Diesel scores with a decent looking hook.
Meine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diesel.
Diesel misses the jab.
Meine throws a leg kick
and Meine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diesel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Meine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diesel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meine.
Meine misses the jab.
Meine throws a hook to the side of Diesel's head but Diesel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diesel avoids the body shot from Meine.
Diesel slips a straight right by Meine.
Diesel avoids the body shot from Meine. #T4#
Meine takes a swing at Diesel's ribcage but misses.
Meine misses with an uppercut
and Diesel counters with a stiff right hand.
Diesel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Diesel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Meine throws a lazy head kick
and Diesel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diesel is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Meine had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Meine missing with a left hand there. Diesel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diesel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Meine with a body shot.
Diesel checks a low kick from Meine.
Meine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meine cracks a nice hook into Diesel's ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Meine.
Meine swings for the body but Diesel moves out of range.
Diesel scores with a nice head shot.
Diesel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meine misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Diesel counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diesel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diesel scores with a nice strike.
Diesel scores with a punch to the head.
Meine tries to clinch up
and Diesel counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kloockz Diesel will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Meine throws a body kick that misses.
Meine ducks right into an uppercut from Diesel.
Diesel misses with a wild body shot.
Meine scores with a jab to the body.
Meine avoids the body shot from Diesel.
Meine is looking to wear down Diesel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Meine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Meine gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diesel jabs Meine right on the nose. Meine blinks but takes it well.
Diesel lands with a shot to the body.
Diesel moves out of range as Meine strikes.
Meine swings for the body but Diesel moves out of range.
Meine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diesel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Diesel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Meine looks to land a body kick but Diesel moved away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meine dips to his left and cracks Diesel with an uppercut!
Diesel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meine was well out of range. Poor timing from Diesel.
Diesel looks to throw the jab but Meine is out of range. #T1#
Meine scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A solid leg kick lands there for Meine.
Diesel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Meine darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Meine throws a low kick, looking for Diesel's leg but Diesel calmly moves out of range.
Diesel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Meine slips under a jab from Diesel.
A good leg kick by Meine.
Meine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diesel.
Donk. Diesel catches Meine right on the button with a cross.
Diesel misses with a double jab.
Diesel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Meine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Diesel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kloockz Diesel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Meine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diesel.
Meine digs a good hook to Diesel's body.
Diesel looks to score with a jab to the body but Meine is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meine missing with a left hand there. Diesel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diesel swings for the body but Meine moves out of range.
Meine is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Diesel.
Meine throws a low kick, looking for Diesel's leg but Diesel calmly moves out of range.
Meine misses with a combination
letting Diesel counter with a right hand. #T2#
Meine tries to bum rush Diesel with a series of wild strikes but Diesel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diesel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Meine circles away quickly and effectively.
Meine misses with a lunging right hand
and Diesel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Meine scores with a sloppy right hand. Diesel should have avoided that one.
Meine thows a leg kick but Diesel checks it
and Diesel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Diesel misses.
Meine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Meine seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Diesel. That snapped Meine's head back.
Diesel misses with a looping left.
Diesel misses the shot to the body.
Meine is looking to counter the offense by Diesel and move into the clinch.
Diesel walks into a stiff left hand from Meine.
Meine takes a swing at Diesel's ribcage but misses.
Diesel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Meine misses with a shot to the body
and Diesel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diesel scores with a hook to the body. Meine takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diesel connects with a looping right hand.
Nice body punch from Diesel.
Meine has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T3#
Meine cracks Diesel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diesel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Meine throws a combination that misses
and Diesel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Meine thinking.
Diesel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Meine swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Meine takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Diesel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Meine misses with a kick to the body.
Diesel throws the left hand but Meine avoids the punch easily.
Meine lands a right hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Meine.
Diesel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diesel misses with an uppercut. Meine saw that one coming.
Meine seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Meine looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Meine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diesel.
That kick from Meine tenderised Diesel's leg. Diesel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Meine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diesel.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diesel throws a body shot but no joy.
Meine avoids the body shot from Diesel.
Diesel walks into a jab.#T4#
Meine lands a right hook to the body.
Diesel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Diesel tries to get set, Meine tries to push him back and clinch up but Diesel manages to avoid the attempt.
That kick from Meine tenderised Diesel's leg. Diesel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diesel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Meine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Meine scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diesel in his tracks.
Diesel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Meine.
No joy there for Meine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice shot lands for Meine.
Some bone on bone action there as Diesel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Meine ducks under a wild hook from Diesel.
Diesel defending well as Meine loads up on a big left hand.
Meine tries to score with a low kick but Diesel moves his leg out of the way.
Meine swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Diesel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meine on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diesel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Meine throws out the jab.
Diesel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diesel misses with an uppercut. Meine saw that one coming.
Meine seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Diesel keeps the fight on the outside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kloockz Diesel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Diesel checks a leg kick.
Meine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diesel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diesel looks to land a combination but Meine avoids it well.
Meine with the inside leg kick.
Diesel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Diesel tries to get set, Meine tries to push him back and clinch up but Diesel manages to avoid the attempt.
Meine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diesel moves away.
Meine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diesel was well out of range. Poor timing from Meine.
Diesel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meine.
Meine throws a body punch but Diesel moves out of range.
Diesel misses the shot to the body.
Meine staying out of range there.
Diesel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meine tried to score with a low kick but Diesel checks it.
Nice defenses there by Meine.
Diesel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Meine throws a leg kick but Diesel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Meine with a nice calf kick.
Meine misses with a low kick. #T1#
Meine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diesel manages to avoid it.
Diesel throws a body punch but Meine moves out of range.
Diesel swats away the attempt to clinch by Meine.
Diesel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diesel moves out of range as Meine strikes.
Diesel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meine.
Diesel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Meine.
Meine ducks under a wild hook from Diesel.
Diesel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diesel throws out a counter right but Meine avoids it with no problem.
Diesel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Meine connects with a body shot.
Meine throws a right hand that Diesel ducks under and follows up with a left that Diesel also avoids with ease.
Meine feints and then cracks Diesel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diesel down.
Meine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diesel moves away.
Meine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diesel throws a one two combo. #T2#
Meine swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diesel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Meine.
Diesel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diesel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diesel takes a swing at Meine's ribcage but misses.
Meine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diesel throws out a loose jab but Meine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meine is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Meine scores with a jab.
Meine connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Meine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diesel.
Diesel throws out a loose jab but Meine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Meine throws a body shot but no joy.
Diesel misses with a hook. Meine ducked under it nicely.
Kloockz Diesel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diesel misses the jab.
Meine throws a wild body kick that Diesel sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Meine ducks under a wild hook from Diesel.
Meine cracks Diesel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diesel misses with a wild body shot.
Diesel lands a right hook to the body.
Diesel ducks right into an uppercut from Meine.
Meine connects with an inside leg kick.
Meine finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Diesel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diesel. Meine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meine will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little jabbing left from Diesel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Meine.
Diesel drops his hands momentarily and Meine takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Meine is looking to clinch.
Meine misses with a body shot.
Diesel throws an overhand right that lands on Meine's shoulder, as Meine tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Meine misses.
Meine throws a leg kick
and Meine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Meine.
Diesel walks into a stiff left hand from Meine.
Rudolf Meine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Meine scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Meine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diesel moves away.
Diesel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meine.
Diesel doesn't manage to clinch there - Meine circles away.
Meine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diesel.
A jab lands there for Meine.
Diesel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Meine at a distance.
Diesel scores with a body shot.
Diesel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diesel cracks Meine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Meine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diesel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Meine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diesel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Meine's hands.
Meine throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diesel walks into a left hand.
Diesel lands a slapping body shot.
Meine throws a nice outside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rudolf Meine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diesel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kloockz Diesel!
After the fight, Kloockz Diesel was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SMASH: Barkley vs Kowalkiewicz
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Sam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diesel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've been hearing reports that Sam has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Diesel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Sambo Sam has been cut.
Diesel misses with a looping right.
Diesel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sam.
Sam misses with a takedown
enabling Diesel to counter with a crisp jab.
Sam fails to land with a series of punches.
Diesel lands with a cross.
Sam takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC2#Sam is rocked!
Diesel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oh Sam is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diesel digs a good body shot into Sam's ribs.
Diesel looks to throw the jab but Sam is out of range.
Sam seems to have got his legs back now.
Diesel keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Sam gets tackled into the cage by Diesel. Diesel maintains the clinch.
Sam wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diesel has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Diesel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sam is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Diesel to keep the fight standing.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike.
Diesel pushes Sam back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sam slows down the pace here.
Diesel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Diesel.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Sam is trying to pull guard but Diesel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sambo Sam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Diesel.
Sam tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sam is looking to break free of the clinch but Diesel has double underhooks.
Sam is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Diesel is keeping busy.
Nice body punch from Diesel. #T2#
Diesel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sam is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Diesel lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Sam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diesel tests Sam's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice takedown defense from Diesel. No joy for Sam on that attempt.
Sam throws an overhand right that lands on Diesel's shoulder, as Diesel tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Diesel misses.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diesel is stalling here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sam.
Diesel lands a shot to the body.
Diesel has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sam seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diesel can turn it around.
Sam tries to pull guard but Diesel holds him up against the cage and eventually Sam drops back down to his feet.
Diesel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sam has had enough of the clinch but Diesel keeps him there for the moment.#T3##TD#
Sam has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Diesel uses from the top position. #SU2#
Diesel decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nice jab there from Diesel. #CL2#
Sam tries to keep at a distance but Diesel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sam takes a knee right on the jaw!
Diesel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Diesel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Diesel.
Diesel has Sam pushed against the cage.
A short left from Diesel.
Diesel scores with a hook to the body.
Diesel lands a left hand.
Diesel slows down the pace here. #T4#
Sam tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diesel is pressed up against the cage. Sam has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diesel down to the mat. Diesel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Diesel avoids the body shot from Sam.
Diesel works Sam's body with a nice hook.
A head kick by Sam misses #CL2#
and Diesel holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Diesel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sam is breathing heavily.
Diesel blocking some punches.
Sam is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sam wants to get back to striking at distance but Diesel won't allow it.
A short left from Diesel.
Diesel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sam tries to break the clinch but Diesel is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kloockz Diesel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sambo Sam's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Sam shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diesel as he avoids it easily.
Kloockz Diesel seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Sam feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sam being controlled here momentarily.
Let's hope that Diesel has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Diesel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diesel has his hands on Sam's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel wants to get back to his feet but Sam is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Sam postures up in Diesel's guard and throws a big left but Diesel blocks it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Diesel wants to stand and escape but Sam is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sam lands with a shot to the body.
Sam digs a good body shot into Diesel's ribs.
Diesel throws a jab but it's blocked by Sam.
No joy there for Sam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diesel scores with a hook.
Diesel misses with a hook.
Sam throws out a loose jab but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diesel leaves Sam with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Sam is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sambo Sam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diesel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sam in his tracks.
Diesel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sam.
It seemed like Diesel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sam swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diesel counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diesel throws a body punch but Sam moves out of range.
Sam throws a big counter combination but Diesel scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sam closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diesel circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sambo Sam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Diesel clinches up against the cage.
Diesel lands with a light punch inside.
Diesel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Diesel.
Diesel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diesel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Diesel on the inside.
Sam's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sam can't get the takedown. #T3#
Sam jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diesel walks away with a smile on his face. Sam gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A combination from Diesel does no damage.
Diesel with a hook.#CL2#
Diesel moves into range and clinches up with Sam.
Diesel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diesel lands with a short shot to the head.
Diesel lands an uppercut.
Sam jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diesel walks away with a smile on his face. Sam gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sam ducks into an uppercut from Diesel and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kloockz Diesel!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kloockz Diesel made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: SMASH: Materlak vs Kentas
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Diesel scores with a body shot.
Hatfield slips a jab from Diesel.
Hatfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diesel throws an overhand right that lands on Hatfield's shoulder, as Hatfield tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Hatfield misses the target.
Hatfield throws a hook to the side of Diesel's head but Diesel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That kick from Hatfield tenderised Diesel's leg. Diesel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hatfield takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diesel missing with a left hand there. Hatfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diesel lands a nice shot to the body.
Diesel just misses with a punch to the body.
Hatfield fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diesel.
Diesel ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.
Hatfield looks to land a combination. Diesel sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Diesel. Beautiful body shot.
Hatfield misses with a lunging right hand
and Diesel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hatfield keeps the fight on the outside.
Diesel scores with a jab to the body.
Hatfield has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Hatfield missing with a left hand there. Diesel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Diesel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hatfield takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diesel ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.#T1#
Hatfield misses with a hook. Diesel ducked under it nicely.
Hatfield throws a jab when Diesel was well out of range.
Hatfield lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diesel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab by Diesel.
Diesel tries to clinch but Hatfield is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Hatfield.
Hatfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diesel.
Hatfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Riley Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel connects with a crisp jab.
A low kick lands for Hatfield.
Nice defenses there by Diesel.
Diesel slips a jab from Hatfield.#CL2#
Diesel takes the fight into the clinch.
Hatfield misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Diesel - that landed with a thud.
Hatfield wants to get back to striking at distance but Diesel won't allow it.
Hatfield is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Diesel is keeping busy.#T2#
Diesel taking a breather.
Hatfield tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diesel avoids it.
Diesel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hatfield tries to throw a body punch but Diesel avoids it by throwing Hatfield back against the cage.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diesel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hatfield or not.
A nice left hand lands by Diesel.
Hatfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diesel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hatfield looking to slow down the pace here.
Hatfield looking to slow down the pace here.
Hatfield tries to break free but Diesel pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Diesel as the two fighters clinch.
Diesel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A right hand to the body from Diesel. #T3#
Diesel prevents Hatfield from breaking the clinch.
Hatfield looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Hatfield's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hatfield takes a shot to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Diesel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Diesel pressing his opponent against the cage.
Diesel lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Diesel on the inside.
Diesel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hatfield's efforts to push away.#BC#
Hatfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hatfield thuds a left hand into Diesel's body.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut
and Hatfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diesel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hatfield looks to land a right hand but Diesel moved out of range.
Diesel jabs Hatfield to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slow jab from Hatfield misses its intended target. #T4#
Hatfield looks to land a right hand but Diesel moved out of range.
Diesel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Diesel tries to clinch up.
Hatfield scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diesel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diesel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hatfield lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diesel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That kick from Hatfield tenderised Diesel's leg. Diesel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diesel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Diesel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hatfield.
A jab from Diesel finds it's way through Hatfield's defenses.
Diesel scores with a body shot.
Hatfield slips under a jab.
Hatfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diesel.
A countering left hand to the body from Diesel misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hatfield misses with a combination
and Diesel counters with a straight right hand.
Diesel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hatfield can pounce on him.
Diesel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kloockz Diesel dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Hatfield throws a jab when Diesel was well out of range.
Hatfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hatfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diesel moves away.
Hatfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diesel misses with a straight left.
Hatfield throws a low kick but Diesel avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Diesel.
Hatfield lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Diesel backs up against the cage.
Hatfield lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Diesel throws a right hand that Hatfield ducks under and follows up with a left that Hatfield also avoids with ease.
Hatfield scores with a jab. Diesel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hatfield looks to throw the jab but Diesel is out of range.
Hatfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diesel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diesel takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diesel slips under a jab.
Diesel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diesel lands a nice shot that snaps Hatfield's head back.
Hatfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diesel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Diesel takes a swing at Hatfield's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Hatfield moves out of range of the strikes.
Hatfield throws a shot to the body.
Hatfield throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diesel counters with a stiff right hand.
Diesel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Hatfield misses.
Diesel defending well as Hatfield loads up on a big left hand.
Hatfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diesel. Hatfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diesel lands a nice looking body shot.
Hatfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diesel lands with a nice body punch.
Hatfield slips a jab from Diesel.
Diesel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hatfield.
A lazy left from Diesel finds it's target.
Diesel is looking to clinch.
Hatfield scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hatfield dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diesel. That did some damage!
Hatfield misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diesel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hatfield with a body shot.#T2#
Diesel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Diesel.
Diesel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hatfield.
Hatfield takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diesel misses with a straight left.
Hatfield throws a poor cross that misses
and Diesel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Diesel fails to land with a series of punches.
Diesel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Diesel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hatfield manages to avoid it.
Diesel throws out a powerful jab.
Diesel slips under a jab from Hatfield.
Diesel misses with a looping left.
Sloppy strikes from Diesel. Those never looked like landing.
Hatfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hatfield smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hatfield misses with a body kick.#T3#
Diesel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hatfield looks to throw the jab but Diesel is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diesel. Hatfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hatfield connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hatfield lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Diesel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Decent striking displayed by Hatfield there.
Hatfield throws a leg kick but Diesel sees it coming and moves out of range.
A big left from Diesel misses.
Diesel misses with a straight left.
Diesel throws a one two combo.
Hatfield throws a jab when Diesel was well out of range.
Hatfield loads up on a big right hand but Diesel slips the punch.
Diesel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kloockz Diesel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Hatfield misses the target.
Hatfield misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diesel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hatfield stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
An inside leg kick lands from Hatfield. #T4#
Decent striking displayed by Diesel there.
Diesel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hatfield on the side of the head.
Diesel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hatfield misses with a few strikes there.
Diesel throws a body shot but no joy.
Diesel looks to score with a jab to the body but Hatfield is just out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Hatfield scores with a four punch combination!
Hatfield getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diesel throws a big shot that misses.
Hatfield throws a lazy right hand but Diesel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diesel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hatfield with a body shot.
Hatfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hatfield connects with a crisp jab.
Hatfield slips a jab from Diesel.
A bone on bone clash there as Diesel blocks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hatfield fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diesel is out of range.
A nice side step and Diesel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hatfield looks to land a left hand but Diesel moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Hatfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hatfield defending well as Diesel loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Hatfield wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kloockz Diesel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hatfield tries to work over Diesel's front leg with a kick but Diesel checks it.
Diesel tries to clinch up but Hatfield circles away and keeps his distance.
Diesel slips a straight right by Hatfield.
Diesel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hatfield throws a leg kick
and Diesel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diesel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Diesel ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a big shot that misses.
Diesel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hatfield misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diesel! But no joy.
Jab, jab by Hatfield - just one landing.
Hatfield throws out a loose jab but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hatfield ducks under a wild hook from Diesel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatfield throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diesel counters with a straight right hand.
Diesel throws a hook but Hatfield avoids it easily.
Diesel slips under a jab.
Diesel throws a right hand that Hatfield ducks under and follows up with a left that Hatfield also avoids with ease.
Hatfield needs to keep his hands up - Diesel had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick from Hatfield misses. #T1#
Hatfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diesel.
Diesel sizes up Hatfield with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hatfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hatfield takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diesel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hatfield misses the jab.
Hatfield will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Diesel looks to score with a jab to the body but Hatfield is just out of range.
Hatfield's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hatfield duly obliges.
Hatfield misses with a looping right.
Diesel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Diesel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hatfield.
Hatfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diesel takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL2#
Diesel gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Hatfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hatfield ducks under a wild hook from Diesel.
Diesel avoids the body shot from Hatfield. #T2#
Hatfield misses with a lunging right hand
and Diesel counters with a left to the body.
Diesel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diesel takes one on the button.
Hatfield throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Diesel moves into the clinch.
Hatfield working hard to break the clinch.
Hatfield has had enough of the clinch but Diesel keeps him there for the moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Diesel has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hatfield seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diesel can turn it around.
Hatfield can't break the clinch.
A short right from Diesel on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diesel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike.
Diesel presses Hatfield against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Hatfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hatfield throws a hook but Diesel avoids it easily.
Diesel looks to score with a jab to the body but Hatfield is just out of range.
Diesel lands a head shot.#T3#
Hatfield takes a swing at Diesel's ribcage but misses.
Hatfield takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hatfield takes one to the side of the head.
Diesel connects with a jab.
Diesel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hatfield.
Diesel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A head kick misses from Hatfield.
Diesel takes a swing at Hatfield's ribcage but misses.
Hatfield throws out a leg kick but Diesel moves out of range and Hatfield only half commits.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diesel! But no joy.
Good exchange - Diesel coming out on top.
Hatfield tries to move into range but Diesel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diesel doesn't manage to clinch there - Hatfield circles away.
Hatfield misses the jab.
Diesel ducks right into an uppercut from Hatfield.
A telegraphed right hand from Hatfield misses the target.
Hatfield throws a big shot that misses.
Diesel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hatfield.
Jab by Diesel.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hatfield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hatfield walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC2#Hatfield is rocked!
Hatfield takes a swing at Diesel's ribcage but misses.
Oh Hatfield is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diesel looks to land a right hand but Hatfield moved out of range.
Hatfield seems to have got his legs back now.
Hatfield takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hatfield misses with a head kick.
Diesel looks to score with a jab to the body but Hatfield is just out of range.
Diesel misses the jab.
Diesel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hatfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hatfield swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hatfield misses with a hook. Diesel ducked under it nicely.
Diesel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Diesel.
Diesel misses with an uppercut. Hatfield saw that one coming.
Diesel doesn't manage to clinch there - Hatfield circles away.
Diesel moves out of range of the strikes.
Riley Hatfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kloockz Diesel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Diesel has taken the fight to the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kloockz Diesel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diesel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kloockz Diesel!
A very excited looking Kloockz Diesel rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: SMASH: Hatfield vs Kentas
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1##CL#
Crow pushes Diesel up against the cage in a clinch.
Crow swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diesel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Crow fails to land.
Diesel misses with a body punch.
Diesel tries a knee to the head but Crow blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crow.#BC#
Crow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diesel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diesel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crow tries to clinch up but Diesel circles away and keeps his distance.
Diesel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Crow slips a jab from Diesel.
Diesel throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Crow misses the target.
Crow looks to clinch
and Diesel counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crow tries to clinch but Diesel is having none of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Diesel misses.#T1#
Diesel swats away the attempt to clinch by Crow.
Diesel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Crow scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Crow tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Diesel counters with a right hand to the body.
Crow has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diesel finds it's way round the side to connect with Crow's head.
Crow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crow ducks under a wild hook from Diesel.
Diesel loads up on a big right hand but Crow slips the punch.
Diesel throws a lazy uppercut
and Crow counters with a two punch combo.
Crow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diesel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diesel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Diesel coming out on top.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crow rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Crow has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crow can't break the clinch.
Diesel lands a nice shot to the body.
Diesel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diesel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crow's elbow.
Crow lands with a right to the head.
Diesel has Crow pressed against the cage, preventing Crow from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crow.
Crow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diesels head. #ROC#Diesel is rocked!
Crow has a couple of punches blocked by Diesel.
Crow misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Diesel has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Crow seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diesel can turn it around.
Still in the clinch, Crow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diesel is still on wobbly legs! Can Crow finish him?
Diesel tries to land knees in the clinch but Crow avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crow. #TD#
Crow gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Diesel regains guard.
Crow slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Crow wants to stand but Diesel has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Diesel being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Diesel trying to keep a closed guard but Crow is proving a slippery customer.
Crow wants to stand but Diesel is controlling his posture from full guard.
Diesel wants to sweep here but Crow controlling him for the moment.
Diesel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diesel being controlled here, momentarily.
Crow would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Diesel seems to have recovered his senses.
Diesel pulls Crow in to control the position.
Diesel looking for a sweep. Not yet Diesel, not yet.
Crow engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diesel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Crow is standing up over Diesel. Diesel looks to escape but Crow dives into side control.
Crow working away.
Diesel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Diesel looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diesel looks to land a left hand but Crow moved out of range nicely.
Kloockz Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel lands with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Red Crow will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Diesel misses with a looping left.
Diesel misses the jab.
Diesel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Diesel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diesel scores with a nice strike.
Diesel lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Diesel.
Crow moves to clinch but Diesel breaks away
and Diesel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow blocks a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Diesel. That snapped Crow's head back.
Kloockz Diesel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diesel circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diesel! But no joy.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crow lands an overhand right.#T1#
Crow takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Crow ducks under a wild hook from Diesel.
Sloppy strikes from Crow. Those never looked like landing.
Diesel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crow counters with a nice uppercut.
Diesel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crow on the side of the head.
Diesel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crow.
Diesel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diesel misses with a body shot.
Diesel throws a shot from downtown. Crow moves away and avoids it.
Crow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diesel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crow takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diesel lands with an overhand left.
Diesel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Crow tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crow takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crow doesn't manage to clinch there - Diesel circles away.
Diesel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Diesel rushes Crow and presses him up against the cage.
Crow has a couple of punches blocked by Diesel.
Diesel is stalling here.
Crow misses with some punches.
Diesel is trying to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diesel.
A nice left hand lands by Crow.
Diesel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crow tries a body shot but Diesel blocks it.
I was talking to Crow's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diesel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crows head.
Crow misses with some punches. #T3#
Crow can't get the takedown.
Diesel cracks Crow with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crow.
Crow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crow misses with some punches.
Crow prevents a body shot from Diesel.
Crow blocks a body shot from Diesel. #BC#
Crow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diesel keeps the fight on the outside.
Diesel looks to throw the jab but Crow is out of range. #CL#
Crow moves into range and clinches up with Diesel.
Diesel misses with a body punch.
Crow has a couple of punches blocked by Diesel.
Crow throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crow misses with the head strike.
Crow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crow tries to work over Diesel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Crow controls the action.
Crow misses with some punches.
Diesel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Crow up against the cage.
Crow has a couple of punches blocked by Diesel.
Crow lands a shoulder strike.
Crow throws a head punch that misses.
Diesel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Crow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diesel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Crow tries to clinch but Diesel is having none of it.
Diesel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crow at a distance.
Crow catches Diesel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Diesel throws a jab when Crow was well out of range.
Diesel misses with a hook
and Crow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kloockz Diesel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Diesel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crow takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diesel misses with a hook.
Diesel throws a right hand that misses
and Crow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diesel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crow is looking to counter punch.
Crow tries to clinch but Diesel moves out of range.
Crow doesn't manage to clinch there - Diesel circles away.
Diesel steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Crow.
Diesel throws the left hand but Crow avoids the punch easily.
Diesel cracks Crow with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crow was well out of range. Poor timing from Diesel.
Diesel throws a looping overhand right but Crow ducks down to avoid it.
Diesel misses with a lunging right hand
and Crow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diesel ducks under a wild hook from Crow.#T1#
Diesel throws a lazy right hand but Crow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crow tries to clinch there but Diesel circles away.
Crow drops his hands momentarily and Diesel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Crow keeps the fight on the outside.
Diesel misses with a body punch
and Crow counters with a stiff right hand.
Diesel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crow tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Diesel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diesel paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Diesel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crow doesn't seem phased though.
Diesel jabs at Crow's body.
Diesel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diesel.
Crow wants to clinch but Diesel slips to the side
and Diesel counters with a nice body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crow takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diesel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Crow momentarily.
Diesel lands a jab to the nose.
Crow is looking to clinch but Diesel is avoiding it.
Diesel scores with a three punch combo!
Crow closes the distance but Diesel moves to the side
and Diesel counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Diesel misses with a wild body shot.
Crow tries to clinch up but Diesel circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Diesel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diesel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diesel misses with an uppercut
enabling Crow to counter with a crisp jab.
Crow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diesel.
Crow looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Crow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crow ducks under a wild hook from Diesel.
Crow tries to clinch but Diesel is having none of it.
Crow swings widly with a right hand
and Diesel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diesel works Crow's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Diesel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Crow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diesel dodges the punch combination from Crow.
Crow throws a body punch but Diesel moves out of range.
Crow tries to clinch
and Diesel counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crow misses with a few strikes there.
Diesel takes a swing at Crow's ribcage but misses.
Diesel lands a glancing blow to the side of Crow's head.
Crow throws a series of punches but Diesel moves out of range.
Diesel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crow ducks under a wild hook from Diesel.
Diesel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Crow counters with a right hand to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kloockz Diesel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diesel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kloockz Diesel!
In his post fight interview, Kloockz Diesel started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SMASH: Tosen vs Storm
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1##CL#
Diesel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Dimms - that landed with a thud.
Dimms blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dimms lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diesel scores with a shot to the side of Dimms's head.
A short uppercut from Dimms.
Diesel prevents a body shot from Dimms.
Dimms lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dimms.
Dimms tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Dimms.
I was talking to Diesel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dimms tries to throw a body punch but Diesel avoids it by throwing Dimms back against the cage.
Dimms goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dimms tries to work over Diesel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diesel scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dimms lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diesel or not.
Dimms fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dimms lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Dimms makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Dimms controls the action.
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dimms misses with a body punch.
Knees to the body from Diesel.
Dimms fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dimms gets through Diesel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dimms doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diesel avoids a wild elbow strike from Dimms.
Dimms tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diesel's elbow.
Diesel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diesel tries to work over Dimms's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dimms tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diesel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diesel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dimms lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dimms.
Dimms lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dimms tries a body shot but Diesel blocks it.
Diesel misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dimms throws a head punch that misses.
Dimms working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dimms. #BC2#
Dimms escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Dimms.
Dimms slips a straight right by Diesel.
Diesel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dimms.
Dimms flicks out a counter leg kick but Diesel steps away.
Diesel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dimms throws a big shot that misses.
Diesel scores with a nice strike.
Dimms throws a leg kick but Diesel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diesel throws the left hand but Dimms avoids the punch easily.
Dimms lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Diesel scores with a body shot.
Diesel misses with an uppercut
enabling Dimms to counter with a crisp jab.
Diesel misses with a looping right.
A jab from Dimms misses.
Dimms cracks Diesel with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diesel. Dimms does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diesel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dimms doesn't seem bothered though.
Dimms pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diesel is out of range and Dimms settles back down.
Diesel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dimms avoids the body shot from Diesel.
Diesel throws out a loose jab but Dimms uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diesel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Diesel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dimms, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dimms needs to keep his hands up - Diesel had a free shot at his head there.
Diesel defending well as Dimms loads up on a big left hand.
Diesel is looking to counter punch.
Diesel loads up on a big right hand but Dimms slips the punch.
Diesel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Diesel moves into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dimms just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diesel's brow.
Dimms misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dimms backwards.
Diesel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dimms tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dimms tries a body shot but Diesel blocks it.
Diesel working aggressively here.
Dimms throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Schmedgar Dimms will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch but Dimms swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diesel throws an overhand right that lands on Dimms's shoulder, as Dimms tries to avoid the shot.
Diesel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diesel lands a jab to Dimms's midsection.
Diesel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diesel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diesel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dimms counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diesel checks the leg kick.
A big left from Diesel misses.
A big left from Diesel misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dimms moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dimms has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Diesel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Diesel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Diesel throws a lazy right hand but Dimms sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dimms doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Diesel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dimms avoids the body shot from Diesel.
Diesel misses with a looping left.
Dimms moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kloockz Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dimms moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diesel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diesel throws a jab when Dimms was well out of range.
Dimms swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dimms defending well as Diesel loads up on a big left hand.
Dimms throws a front kick aimed at Diesel's knee but Diesel avoids it well.
Dimms jabs at Diesel's body.#T2#
Diesel missing with a left hand there. Dimms was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dimms just misses with a punch to the body.
Diesel misses with a looping left.
Diesel checks a leg kick.
As Dimms tries to get set, Diesel tries to push him back and clinch up but Dimms manages to avoid the attempt.
Dimms has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diesel throws a body shot but no joy.
Dimms misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Dimms misses its intended target.
Dimms moves out of range of the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dimms.
Dimms chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Diesel lands a glancing blow to the side of Dimms's head.
Diesel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dimms's hands.
Diesel throws a looping overhand right but Dimms ducks down to avoid it.
Dimms just misses with a punch to the body.
As Dimms tries to get set, Diesel tries to push him back and clinch up but Dimms manages to avoid the attempt.
Dimms takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diesel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dimms can pounce on him.
Dimms tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diesel was well out of range. Poor timing from Dimms.
Dimms connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dimms lands a right hook to the body.
Diesel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dimms uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diesel.
Dimms on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Left hook, right uppercut from Diesel.
A big left from Diesel misses.
Diesel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dimms avoids the body shot from Diesel. #CL#
Diesel has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Dimms breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diesel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diesel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dimms counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No joy there for Diesel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diesel misses with a jab to the body
and Dimms counters with a good low kick that Diesel was not able to check.
Dimms dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dimms moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kloockz Diesel dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Diesel misses with an uppercut
and Dimms counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diesel lands with a nice body punch.
Diesel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dimms sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dimms swats away the attempt to clinch by Diesel.
Diesel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dimms manages to avoid it.
Diesel misses with a wild body shot.
Dimms misses the shot to the body.
Diesel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimms bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diesel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dimms counters with a leg kick.
Diesel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dimms moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diesel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Diesel swings for the body but Dimms moves out of range.
Diesel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dimms swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diesel moves in looking to clinch but Dimms pushes him off.
Diesel takes a swing at Dimms's ribcage but misses.
Dimms keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Dimms.
Diesel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dimms on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Diesel misses its intended target.
Diesel slips a straight right by Dimms.
Diesel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A cross from Diesel lands.#T2#
Diesel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dimms was well out of range. Poor timing from Diesel.
Diesel checks a low kick from Dimms.
Dimms takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dimms. That's going to slow Diesel down.
Diesel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big left from Dimms misses.
Diesel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diesel moves to clinch but Dimms breaks away
enabling Dimms to counter with a crisp jab.
Diesel misses with a hook. Dimms ducked under it nicely.
Dimms throws out a counter right but Diesel avoids it with no problem.
Dimms throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Diesel to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Dimms.
Diesel misses with a body punch
and Dimms counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Diesel throws a looping overhand right but Dimms ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dimms! But no joy.
Dimms keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dimms uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diesel.
Dimms appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Diesel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dimms sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diesel doesn't manage to clinch there - Dimms circles away.
Dimms scores with a head kick. #ROC2#Diesel is rocked!
Diesel throws a body punch but Dimms moves out of range.
Oh Diesel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dimms shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Diesel takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Dimms sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Diesel bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Schmedgar Dimms!
An out of breath Schmedgar Dimms thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Hakekia vs Kentas
Date: Jul 09, 2023

#R1#
Diesel throws a big shot that misses.
Diesel misses the jab.
Materlak misses with a body kick.
It looked like Diesel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch but Materlak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Materlak lands with a cross.
Diesel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Materlak keeps Diesel at a distance using the push kick.
Materlak throws a body punch but Diesel moves out of range.
Diesel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Materlak scores with a shot to the body.
Diesel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Diesel takes one to the chin there.
Materlak keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diesel looks to score with a jab to the body but Materlak is just out of range.
Materlak avoids the body shot from Diesel.
A big right from Materlak misses.
It looked like Diesel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Materlak.
Diesel avoids the body shot from Materlak.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Materlak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diesel throws a body shot but no joy.
Materlak delivers a nice body kick.#T1#
Materlak throws a solid leg kick but Diesel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Materlak.
Materlak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diesel lands with an uppercut that bounces Materlak off the cage and back into range.
Diesel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Materlak throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've been informed that Materlak has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Materlak moves out of range as Diesel strikes.
Materlak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diesel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Materlak.
Diesel misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Materlak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Materlak staying out of range there.
Materlak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diesel manages to avoid it.
Materlak looks to throw the jab but Diesel is out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Materlak!
Materlak misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Diesel counters by moving into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Materlak controls the action.
A short right from Materlak on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Materlak.
Diesel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Materlak throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diesel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Materlak.
Materlak blocking some punches.
Materlak pushes Diesel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Materlak pushes Diesel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Diesel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diesel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diesel.
Materlak wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diesel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Materlak backwards.
Materlak swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diesel blocks a body shot from Materlak.
A short right from Materlak.
Materlak throws a head punch that misses.
Materlak tries a body shot but Diesel blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Materlak.
Materlak misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diesel.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diesel.
Materlak swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Diesel.
A short right from Diesel.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Materlak tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diesel smiles and moves away.
Materlak misses with a low kick.
Materlak uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diesel has time to react.
Materlak bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diesel is looking to wear down Materlak with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Diesel is looking to clinch.
Materlak takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diesel, as that shot connected.
Diesel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diesel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Materlak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diesel.#T4#
Materlak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diesel as he avoids it easily.
Materlak pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Materlak connects with a leg kick.
Materlak throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diesel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diesel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Materlak moves away.
Diesel connects with a jab.
Kloockz Diesel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diesel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Materlak throws a right hand that misses
and Diesel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Diesel throws a body punch but Materlak moves out of range.
Diesel connects with the punch.
Diesel is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Materlak throws a hook to the side of Diesel's head but Diesel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diesel stuns Materlak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Materlak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diesel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diesel. Materlak does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michal Materlak will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Diesel looks to score with a jab to the body but Materlak is just out of range.
Materlak feints the counter takedown.
Materlak throws a front kick aimed at Diesel's knee but Diesel avoids it well.
Diesel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diesel misses with a straight left.
Materlak keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Materlak throws a body shot but no joy.
Materlak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Diesel does it's job there.
Diesel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Materlak.
Materlak lands a jab to the head.
Materlak thumps Diesel with a low kick.
Materlak walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Materlak tries to keep at a distance but Diesel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kloockz Diesel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diesel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Diesel misses with the head strike.
Diesel working aggressively here. #T1#
Materlak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Materlak misses with some punches.
Materlak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diesel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Materlak is keeping busy.
Materlak is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Materlak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Materlak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Materlak misses with a body punch.
Diesel misses with a body punch.
Diesel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diesel avoiding damage.
Materlak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diesels head.
A short left from Materlak.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Materlak.
Diesel gets underhooks to prevent Materlak's takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for Materlak. #T2#
Materlak tries to pull guard but Diesel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kloockz Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Materlak.
Materlak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diesel slowing the pace effectively.
Diesel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Materlak scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diesel controlling the action here for a moment.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Materlak controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.
Materlak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Materlak throws a head punch that misses.
Materlak lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diesel misses with the head strike.
Diesel misses with some punches. #BC2#
Materlak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Materlak bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Materlak tries to score with a low kick but Diesel moves his leg out of the way.
Diesel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Diesel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Materlak lands a body shot.
A cross from Materlak lands.
Materlak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diesel.
Materlak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diesel misses with an uppercut. Materlak saw that one coming.
Diesel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Materlak was well out of range. Poor timing from Diesel.
Materlak looks to score with a jab to the body but Diesel is just out of range.
Materlak throws a front kick aimed at Diesel's knee but Diesel avoids it well.
Diesel drops his hands momentarily and Materlak takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A nice leg kick from Materlak, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diesel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Materlak manages to avoid it.
Materlak shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diesel as he jumps to the side.
Diesel takes one on the button.
Diesel loads up on a big right hand but Materlak slips the punch.
Materlak looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Diesel misses with a straight left.
Materlak slips under a jab from Diesel.
Materlak lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Materlak lands the left hand.
Materlak throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diesel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Diesel just misses with a punch to the body.
Materlak throws a right hand that misses
and Diesel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diesel dips to his left and cracks Materlak with an uppercut!
Materlak scoring well with a low kick there.
Diesel just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Materlak.
Diesel tries to counter by clinching up but Materlak breaks away and moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diesel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch but Materlak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Materlak is looking to slow Diesel down with leg kicks.
Materlak slips a straight right by Diesel.
Materlak keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Materlak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Diesel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Materlak looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Diesel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice side step and Materlak releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Materlak misses with a hook. Diesel ducked under it nicely.
Michal Materlak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Materlak with a hook.
Materlak throws a leg kick but Diesel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Materlak cracks a nice hook into Diesel's ribs.
Materlak misses with a leg kick.
Materlak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diesel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Diesel tries to clinch there but Materlak circles away.
Michal Materlak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch but Materlak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Materlak misses with a body kick.
Diesel lands an overhand right.
Diesel on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T1#
Diesel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diesel. Materlak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diesel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Materlak let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Materlak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diesel.
Materlak takes a jab right on the kisser.
Materlak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diesel.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Materlak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diesel swings for the body but Materlak moves out of range.
Diesel defending well as Materlak loads up on a big left hand.
Materlak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diesel.
Diesel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diesel lands a right hook to the body.
Diesel misses with a hook
and Materlak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Materlak shoots in but Diesel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diesel tries to counter by clinching up but Materlak breaks away and moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Diesel.
Materlak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diesel moves away.
Kloockz Diesel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michal Materlak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Materlak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diesel misses with a body shot.
Materlak swats away the attempt to clinch by Diesel.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Diesel crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Materlak - the referee stops the clock and Diesel gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Materlak. Diesel manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diesel is looking to clinch but Materlak is avoiding it.
Materlak scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Materlak swats away the attempt to clinch by Diesel.
Diesel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Materlak looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diesel throws an overhand right that lands on Materlak's shoulder, as Materlak tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Materlak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diesel thuds a left hand into Materlak's body.
Diesel swinging wildly here.
Materlak replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Diesel blocks it well.
Materlak lands a nice shot that snaps Diesel's head back. #T3#
Materlak slips under a jab from Diesel.
Materlak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diesel.
Good leg kick by Materlak.
Materlak lands with a shot to the body.
Diesel slips under a jab.
Diesel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Materlak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That kick from Materlak tenderised Diesel's leg. Diesel is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big left from Materlak misses.
Materlak avoids the body shot from Diesel.
Materlak scores with a leg kick.
Diesel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Materlak connects with an inside leg kick.
Materlak lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Materlak connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Materlak digs a good body shot into Diesel's ribs.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Materlak. Diesel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Materlak lands with a cross.
Diesel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Materlak moves away.
Materlak scores with a body shot.
Diesel throws a big shot that misses.
Diesel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Materlak thumps Diesel with a low kick.
Materlak tests Diesel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Materlak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diesel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Materlak.
Diesel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Materlak.
Nice defenses there by Materlak.
Diesel throws a lazy right hand but Materlak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diesel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Materlak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Materlak has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Materlak!
Our winner, Michal Materlak, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DC 59: Dye vs Steve
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
O Brien throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from O Brien does no damage.
O Brien throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diesel throws out a counter right but O Brien avoids it with no problem.
O Brien misses with a left hand
enabling Diesel to counter with a crisp jab.
Diesel throws a body shot but no joy.
O Brien scores with a head kick.
Diesel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Brien sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from O Brien misses the target.
O Brien misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien throws an off balance right hand
and O Brien takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O Brien swats away the attempt to clinch by Diesel.#T1#
Diesel scores with a hook to the body. O Brien takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
O Brien throws a hook to the side of Diesel's head but Diesel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diesel cracks O Brien with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diesel misses the jab.
Diesel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and O Brien connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diesel scrambles back to his feet.
Diesel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O Brien works over Diesel's head and body with a nice combination.
A swing and a miss from O Brien.
Diesel misses with a few strikes there.
O Brien swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diesel closes the distance but O Brien moves to the side
and O Brien connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
O Brien throws a head kick that misses
and Diesel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Brien sizes up Diesel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Diesel closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Brien.
Diesel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diesel pushes O Brien back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Diesel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
O Brien takes a shot to the head.
Diesel misses with a punch to the body.
Diesel just leaning against O Brien, taking a breather.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as O Brien controls his hands. #T3#
O Brien lands a hook that snaps the head of Diesel backwards. #BC#
O Brien pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diesel throws a hook but O Brien blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Diesel.
Diesel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diesel misses the shot to the body.
O Brien throws the left hand but Diesel avoids the punch easily.
Diesel misses with a hook
and O Brien counters with a stiff right hand.
O Brien is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
O Brien avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O Brien is looking to counter punch.
O Brien throws a jab but it's blocked by Diesel.
O Brien uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diesel has time to react.
O Brien takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Diesel misses with a right hand
and Diesel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Diesel closes the distance and pushes O Brien back into the cage.
Diesel scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Diesel.
Diesel misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diesel.
O Brien is trying to break the clinch but Diesel has him pressed against the cage.
O Brien tries to pull guard but Diesel won't allow it.
Diesel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diesel has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. O Brien seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diesel can turn it around.
Diesel misses with some punches.
A short left from Diesel.
Diesel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of O Brien backwards.
Diesel prevents the takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kloockz Diesel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Diesel misses with a hook
and O Brien counters with a left and a right that stings Diesel.
Diesel misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting O Brien counter with a right hand.
Diesel scores with a decent looking hook.
Danga de danga de dang - O Brien scores with a four punch combination!
Diesel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Diesel moves in looking to clinch but O Brien pushes him off.
Diesel slips under a jab from O Brien.
O Brien misses with an uppercut. Diesel saw that one coming.
O Brien throws a good cross that connects.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
O Brien bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Diesel darts in and clinches O Brien up against the cage.#T1#
O Brien is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Diesel is keeping busy.
Diesel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diesel displaying some good clinch control by pressing O Brien up against the cage.
Diesel misses with a punch on the inside.
Diesel lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diesel.
O Brien lands with a right to the head.
Diesel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Brien.
Diesel misses with the head strike. #T2#
Diesel tries to throw a body punch but O Brien avoids it by throwing Diesel back against the cage.
O Brien slowing the pace effectively.
O Brien blocking some punches.
Diesel just leaning against O Brien, taking a breather.
O Brien is looking to break free of the clinch but Diesel has double underhooks. #BC#
O Brien's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
O Brien's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diesel under the eye.
O Brien swats away the attempt to clinch by Diesel.
Diesel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Brien tests Diesel's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3##CL2#
Diesel has closed the distance and engaged O Brien in a clinch.
Diesel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Diesel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diesel misses with a punch to the body.
O Brien misses with a punch on the inside.
O Brien throws a head punch that misses.
Diesel misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
O Brien breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
O Brien tries to keep at a distance but Diesel has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, O Brien creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
O Brien breaks from the clinch.
Diesel ducks under a wild hook from O Brien.
O Brien misses with a hook
enabling Diesel to counter with a crisp jab.
Diesel misses with a left hand
enabling O Brien to counter with a crisp jab.
Diesel scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - O Brien throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diesel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slow jab from Diesel misses its intended target.
O Brien was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Diesel clinches with his opponent.
Diesel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. O Brien is defending well for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Miles O Brien will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
O Brien throws a lazy right hand but Diesel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Diesel forces O Brien back against the cage and clinches.
O Brien wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diesel misses with a punch on the inside.
Diesel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Diesel throws a punch but it's blocked by O Brien.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
Diesel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel works on O Brien's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
O Brien breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
O Brien thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diesel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A left lands for O Brien.#T1##CL2#
Diesel moves into the clinch successfully.
O Brien has Diesel pushed against the cage.
O Brien lands a right hand.
O Brien is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diesel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Diesel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
O Brien prevents a body shot from Diesel.
O Brien trying to stall but Diesel improves his position.
Diesel tries to land a knee to the head but O Brien blocks with his arms.
A short right from Diesel.
Diesel has O Brien pressed against the cage.
Diesel misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Stalling in the clinch from Diesel. #BC#
O Brien breaks from the clinch.
Miles O Brien is winning the standup battle so far.
Diesel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
O Brien looks to land a left hand but Diesel moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diesel! But no joy.
O Brien circles away from the clinch attempt
and O Brien connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
O Brien misses with a lunging right hand
and Diesel counters with a nice uppercut.
Diesel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circle momentarily. Diesel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Diesel just misses with a punch to the body.
O Brien lands a jab.
Diesel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck O Brien on the side of the head. #ROC2#O Brien is rocked!
Diesel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diesel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O Brien stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Diesel swings widly with a right hand
and O Brien counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Brien looks to throw the jab but Diesel is out of range.
Diesel throws a lazy uppercut
enabling O Brien to counter with a crisp jab.
Diesel misses with a left hand
and Diesel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
O Brien rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diesel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Brien circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Diesel has managed to clinch.
Diesel tries to work over O Brien's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diesel pushes O Brien back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
O Brien wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diesel tries to land a knee to the head but O Brien blocks with his arms.
O Brien swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O Brien lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diesel.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kloockz Diesel.
I think Diesel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kloockz Diesel!
Kloockz Diesel tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: DC 51: Dye vs Kahng
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1##TD#
Manfield looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Diesel!
Diesel tries to escape but Manfield is in control. #SUB#
Manfield working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diesel tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Manfield missing with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Diesel tries to lock up and control but Manfield gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diesel is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Manfield jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Diesel is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Diesel and Manfield has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #T1#
Diesel parries the strikes from Manfield easily there. Manfield is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Diesel to escape.
Diesel tries to buck Manfield off but Manfield is having none of it.
Diesel parries the strikes from Manfield easily there. Manfield is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Diesel to escape.
Diesel is trying to get back to half guard.
Diesel has one of Manfield's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#SUB#
Manfield tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diesel is trying to get back to his feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Manfield in side control, throwing shots but Diesel defends.
Manfield trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Manfield wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Manfield.
The strikes coming from Manfield are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Diesel managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Manfield.
Diesel is trying to get back to half guard.
Diesel is not content to let Manfield control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diesel takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T3#
Manfield moves into full mount!
Manfield trying to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Manfield lands a nice shot to the head.
Manfield has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Manfield throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Diesel because Manfield loaded up on that one.
Manfield lands with some strikes.
Diesel blocking the ground and pound.
Manfield tries to control but Diesel wriggling away.
Diesel tries to hold on but Manfield pushes him away. #T4#
Diesel is looking to get to half guard.
Manfield lands a heavy elbow.
Manfield with the ground and pound from mount.
Manfield landing punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diesel trying desperately to get to his feet.
Diesel tries to reverse the position but Manfield maintains control.
Manfield trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Manfield unloading with bombs!
Manfield with the ground and pound from mount.
Diesel is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reni Manfield dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Diesel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manfield sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diesel jabs Manfield to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diesel throws out a loose jab but Manfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diesel lands with an uppercut that bounces Manfield off the cage and back into range.
Diesel just misses with a punch to the body.
Manfield tries for a takedown but Diesel circles away easily
and Diesel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diesel moves out of range as Manfield throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Manfield. Manfield obviously looking to wear him down.
Diesel misses with a body punch
and Manfield counters with a slapping leg kick.
Manfield defending well as Diesel loads up on a big left hand.
Manfield fails with a takedown attempt.
Diesel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Diesel stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reni Manfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut lands for Diesel. That snapped Manfield's head back.
Manfield tried to score with a low kick but Diesel checks it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Manfield is defended easily by Diesel.
Manfield throws a jab when Diesel was well out of range.
Manfield keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diesel.
Diesel misses with a straight right.
Diesel misses with a straight left.
Manfield drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diesel sprawls and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diesel. Manfield does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Diesel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Manfield was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diesel.
Manfield throws a quick inside leg kick.
Manfield looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Manfield shoots in for a takedown but Diesel shows good takedown defense.
Manfield tries a head kick but it misses.
Diesel stuns Manfield with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Manfield lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Manfield throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diesel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manfield shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diesel but Diesel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kloockz Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manfield walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diesel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Diesel throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Diesel has closed the distance and engaged Manfield in a clinch.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Manfield controls his hands.
Manfield blocks a body shot from Diesel.
Manfield is working for takedown but Diesel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Manfield controls the action.
Diesel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Diesel lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diesel.
Manfield has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diesel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T4#
Diesel misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Diesel to work.
Diesel misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Diesel.
Diesel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee calls for Diesel to work.
Manfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manfield lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kloockz Diesel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Diesel swinging wildly here.
Manfield thuds his right hand into Diesel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diesel just misses with a punch to the body.
Manfield wants to slow Diesel down by chopping away at his legs.
Manfield pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diesel is out of range and Manfield settles back down.
Manfield takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Manfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manfield appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Manfield decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Diesel pushes Manfield off and gets back to his feet.
Kloockz Diesel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manfield moves out of range as Diesel strikes.#T1#
Manfield shoots in but no luck this time.
Diesel avoids the head kick by Manfield.
Diesel misses with a straight right.
Manfield goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Manfield shoots for a takedown but Diesel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Manfield misses with a wild body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Diesel blocks the leg kick.
Diesel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diesel lands with a nice body punch.
Diesel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diesel throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Manfield circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manfield staying out of range there.
Manfield misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reni Manfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manfield looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manfield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Manfield moves away from the strike by Diesel.
Manfield lands a nice hook to Diesel's body. Diesel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diesel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diesel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manfield.
Nice straight punches there by Manfield. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Manfield.#T3#
Diesel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diesel lands with a straight right. Manfield didn't see that one coming.
Manfield keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diesel.
Manfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diesel is looking to clinch.
Diesel's corner calls for a 1-2. Diesel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diesel lands a jab to Manfield's midsection.
Diesel throws a right hand that Manfield ducks under and follows up with a left that Manfield also avoids with ease.
Diesel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Manfield closes the distance and clinches up with Diesel, looking for a takedown. Manfield pushes Diesel against the cage but Diesel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diesel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
Manfield looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manfield moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Manfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diesel throws out the jab.
Manfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Diesel misses.
Manfield was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diesel misses the shot to the body.
Manfield looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Diesel swings widly with a right hand
and Manfield counters with a left to the body.
Manfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Diesel drives through and clinches with Manfield against the cage.
Manfield jumps guard but Diesel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Diesel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Manfield backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kloockz Diesel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diesel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kloockz Diesel!
Kloockz Diesel very nearly forgot to thank PWNAGEâ„¢ amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: DC 43: Dye vs Dochenko
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Lahey misses with a double jab.
Lahey connects with a jab.
Lahey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diesel.
Lahey throws the left hand but Diesel avoids the punch easily.
Lahey walks into a left hand.
Lahey has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A big left from Diesel misses.
Diesel defending well as Lahey loads up on a big left hand.
Lahey scores with a hook to the body. Diesel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diesel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lahey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diesel throws a hook to the side of Lahey's head but Lahey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Diesel gets a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lahey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
A short left from Diesel.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Diesel manages to break the clinch.
Diesel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Lahey throws a chopping leg kick but Diesel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diesel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lahey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Diesel.
Diesel moves out of range as Lahey strikes.
Diesel throws a big shot that misses.
Lahey connects with the punch.
Diesel lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lahey backs up against the cage.
Lahey defending well as Diesel loads up on a big left hand.
Diesel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#KD2#
Lahey lands a big right hand that sends Diesel crashing to the mat! Lahey stays standing though and waves Diesel back to his feet!#ROC2#Diesel is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diesel glances at the clock... BAM! Lahey nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Diesel crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Diesel is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jim Lahey!
In his post fight interview, Jim Lahey gave a big smile as he said 'Just another shit apple going back to con college!'.

Event: DC 36: Tenkula vs Muromets
Date: Mar 19, 2023

#R1#
Diesel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lucas Iv throws a right and a left that Diesel avoids nicely.
Diesel connects with the punch.
Diesel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Lucas Iv forces Diesel back against the cage and clinches.
Lucas Iv wants a takedown but no success here.
Lucas Iv goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diesel trying to land knees to the body.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel is pushing Lucas Iv up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel. #TD2#
Lucas Iv turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lucas Iv manages to end up in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The ground and pound from Lucas Iv seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T1#
Diesel avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lucas Iv.
Diesel is trying to get back to half guard.
Lucas Iv misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ground and pound from Lucas Iv seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lucas Iv with the ground and pound but Diesel regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Diesel is looking to escape.
Lucas Iv drops an elbow to the side of Diesel's head.
Lucas Iv is looking to take a break and control but Diesel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diesel is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucas Iv is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Lucas Iv missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lucas Iv working the head and body with strikes.
Lucas Iv missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lucas Iv has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lucas Iv thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diesel's head.
Diesel is trying to stand back up but Lucas Iv is controlling him
Lucas Iv looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diesel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Diesel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lucas Iv.
Lucas Iv wants to pass the guard but Diesel is defending well.
Diesel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lucas Iv is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diesel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Diesel has momentary wrist control but Lucas Iv slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Diesel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lucas Iv is controlling him.
Diesel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES#
Diesel pushes Lucas Iv off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Lucas Iv moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Diesel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diesel is working Lucas Iv over against the cage.
Lucas Iv is trying to drag Diesel to the mat but Diesel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The referee calls for Lucas Iv to work.
I was talking to Diesel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lucas Iv has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diesel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kloockz Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Lucas Iv.
Diesel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lucas Iv avoids it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lucas Iv is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4#
Diesel cracks Lucas Iv with a nice body shot.
Lucas Iv is trying to drag Diesel to the mat but Diesel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Lucas Iv.
A short body shot lands from Diesel as the two fighters clinch.
Diesel lands with a right to the head.
Lucas Iv takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucas Iv is trying to pull guard but Diesel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Diesel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lucas Ivs head.
A short uppercut from Lucas Iv.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.
Diesel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lucas Iv taking a breather.
Diesel digs a right hand underneath Lucas Iv's ribcage. Lucas Iv let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kloockz Diesel dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Lucas Iv rushes Diesel and presses him up against the cage.
Diesel stops a takedown attempt from Lucas Iv.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Lucas Iv controls his hands.
A bit of stalling here from Diesel.
Lucas Iv tries to stall but Diesel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lucas Iv is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diesel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Diesel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lucas Iv can do to turn this around?
Diesel stalling the fight.
Diesel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lucas Iv.
Kloockz Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Lucas Iv.
Diesel trying to control the position but instead, Lucas Iv has worked for underhooks and has pushed Diesel into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Lucas Iv lands a takedown into guard.
Lucas Iv is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Lucas Iv slips nicely into half guard.
Diesel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diesel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lucas Iv.
Diesel controlling the position well.
Lucas Iv thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diesel's head.
Lucas Iv throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Diesel is trying to maintain the position but Lucas Iv is very close to passing his half guard.
Diesel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lucas Iv.
Lucas Iv is keen to just control but Diesel is a slippery customer.
Lucas Iv is nestled in close to Diesel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Lucas Iv wants to pass the guard but Diesel is defending well.
Lucas Iv working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lucas Iv lands with a punch from half guard.
Lucas Iv misses with a head shot. Diesel uses the momentum to regain guard.
Diesel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diesel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lucas Iv controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucas Iv being controlled here momentarily.
Lucas Iv throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Lucas Iv in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Frank Lucas Iv has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lucas Iv working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lucas Iv wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lucas Iv circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Lucas Iv instigates a clinch.
Lucas Iv tries to score a body lock takedown but Diesel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Diesel is looking to control Lucas Iv's arms but Lucas Iv gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diesel has his back to the cage.
Diesel has Lucas Iv pushed against the cage.
Diesel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diesel throws a punch but it's blocked by Lucas Iv.
Diesel looking to slow down the pace here.
Diesel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lucas Iv drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T4#
Diesel lands with a light punch inside.
Lucas Iv managing to block the knees to the body from Diesel.
Diesel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Lucas Iv controls his hands.
Diesel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lucas Iv drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Come on Diesel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diesel prevents a body shot from Lucas Iv.
Lucas Iv lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diesel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kloockz Diesel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Diesel tries to clinch but Lucas Iv is having none of it.
Lucas Iv keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diesel.
Lucas Iv drops his hands momentarily and Diesel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diesel throws out a loose jab but Lucas Iv uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Lucas Iv shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Diesel wants to get back to full guard.
Lucas Iv seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucas Iv slips a nice elbow through Diesel's hands, connecting with Diesel's forehead.
Lucas Iv slips a nice elbow through Diesel's hands, connecting with Diesel's forehead.
Lucas Iv thows a huge punch but Diesel dodges it nicely.
Lucas Iv working Diesel over with strikes.
Lucas Iv seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Diesel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lucas Iv.
Lucas Iv controlling the action here.
Lucas Iv sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diesel defending well though.
Diesel is refusing to be controlled, as Lucas Iv sits in half guard.
Diesel is controlling Lucas Iv's trapped leg to prevent Lucas Iv from advancing to side control.
Lucas Iv trying to control from Diesel's half guard. Diesel has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lucas Iv throws a big elbow that misses.
Lucas Iv is looking to work some ground and pound but Diesel has wrist control.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Lucas Iv from controlling successfully.
Lucas Iv throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lucas Iv throws a strike but Diesel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Lucas Iv is wriggling around but Diesel manages to pass to half guard. #SU#
Diesel stands up from half guard.
Diesel tries to clinch up.
Diesel looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucas Iv is just out of range.
Lucas Iv misses with a takedown attempt - Diesel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diesel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diesel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Lucas Iv shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Lucas Iv fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diesel, pushing him back against the cage.
Diesel dodges an elbow strike from Lucas Iv.
Diesel scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Diesel - that landed with a thud.
Diesel just leaning against Lucas Iv, taking a breather.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lucas Iv pushes off an throws an elbow but Diesel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lucas Iv letting Diesel take a breather here.
Diesel looking to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Diesel.
Lucas Iv comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T4#
Lucas Iv takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lucas Iv takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diesel is trying to stall.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Lucas Iv controls the action.
Diesel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kloockz Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Lucas Iv.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Lucas Iv.
Diesel stalling in the clinch but Lucas Iv improves position.
Diesel throws a punch but it's blocked by Lucas Iv.
Lucas Iv tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD2#
Lucas Iv has Diesel pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lucas Iv pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Diesel tumbling to the mat - Lucas Iv dives into Diesel's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucas Iv prevents Diesel from getting back to his feet.
Lucas Iv preventing the sweep.
Frank Lucas Iv has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kloockz Diesel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lucas Iv is looking to work some ground and pound but Diesel has wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kloockz Diesel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diesel, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kloockz Diesel!
Kloockz Diesel thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DC 24: Savisto vs Fezzik
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
O Brien misses with a combination
and Diesel counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab, jab by Diesel - just one landing. #CL#
Diesel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diesel.
O Brien working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
O Brien breaks the clinch.
A big left from Diesel misses.
Diesel throws the left hand but O Brien avoids the punch easily.
Diesel misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diesel dodges the punch combination from O Brien.
No joy there for O Brien, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from O Brien misses the target.
O Brien slips a jab from Diesel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diesel throws an overhand right that lands on O Brien's shoulder, as O Brien tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Diesel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
O Brien avoids the body shot from Diesel.
O Brien throws a counter combo.
Diesel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
O Brien lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
O Brien rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diesel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
O Brien connects with a combination that backs up Diesel into the cage. O Brien lands a flurry of punches that gets past Diesel's guard. Diesel is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! O Brien bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miles O Brien!
Miles O Brien thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DC 16: New Year's Grievances
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1##CL#
Diesel instigates a clinch.
Hanma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hanma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hanma misses with the head strike.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
Hanma lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Diesel.
Diesel misses with the head strike.
Diesel prevents a body shot from Hanma.
Hanma lands with a light punch inside.
I was talking to Diesel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Hanma blocks a body shot from Diesel.
A nice left hand lands by Diesel.
A right hand to the body from Diesel.
A head punch on the inside from Hanma fails to land.
A short left from Diesel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Diesel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hanma uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diesel has time to react.
Hanma swings for the body but Diesel moves out of range. #T1#
The fighters circling - Diesel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hanma is looking to clinch. #CL#
Diesel rushes Hanma and presses him up against the cage.
Hanma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diesel working aggressively here.
Hanma misses with the head strike. #BC#
Diesel manages to break the clinch.
Hanma fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Diesel.
Hanma throws out a loose jab but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diesel misses with a hook. Hanma ducked under it nicely.
Hanma connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diesel's hands.
Diesel scores with the left hand. Hanma knows he should have avoided that one.
Hanma looks to land a left hand but Diesel moved out of range nicely.
Diesel cracks Hanma with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Hanma clinches up with Diesel and pushes him back against the cage.
Diesel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Hanma.
Hanma has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Diesel seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hanma can turn it around.#T2#
Hanma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diesel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel prevents a body shot from Hanma.
Diesel misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diesel.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diesel.
Hanma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanma throws a head punch that misses.
Hanma tries to throw a body punch but Diesel avoids it by throwing Hanma back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Hanma. #BC#
Diesel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diesel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diesel misses with a right hand
and Hanma counters with a nice uppercut.
Hanma throws a hook but Diesel blocks it.
Hanma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diesel.
Diesel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Diesel has closed the distance and engaged Hanma in a clinch.
Diesel lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Hanma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hanma has a couple of punches blocked by Diesel.
Hanma works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diesel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diesel throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanma.
A short left from Diesel.
Diesel lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.
Hanma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Hanma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diesels head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanma.
Diesel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hanmas head.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanma.
Hanma blocking some punches. #BC#
Diesel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hanma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diesel.
Hanma misses with a straight left. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanma scores with a hook.
Diesel lands a slapping body shot.
Diesel cracks Hanma with an open hand slap.
Diesel avoids the body shot from Hanma.
Diesel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanma.
A little jabbing left from Hanma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hanma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diesel is looking to counter punch.
Hanma throws out a loose jab but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hanma moves away from the strike by Diesel.
Diesel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hanma throws a poor cross that misses
and Diesel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diesel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanma.
Hanma misses with a straight left.
Hanma connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diesel misses with a hook
and Hanma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diesel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diesel cracks Hanma with a good jab.
Hanma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kloockz Diesel dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hanma misses with a hook
and Diesel counters with a stiff right hand.
Diesel misses with a body shot
and Hanma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A left and a right from Diesel both land. Nice combination. #CUT#It looks like Baki Hanma has been cut.
Hanma swings for the body but Diesel moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Diesel.
Diesel throws a big shot that misses.
Hanma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diesel lunges at Hanma with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hanma's hand.
Diesel connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Hanma. That snapped Diesel's head back.
Diesel misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanma moves in looking to clinch but Diesel pushes him off.
Diesel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diesel scores with a punch to the head.
Hanma staying out of range there.
Diesel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kloockz Diesel is winning the standup battle so far.
Good exchange - Hanma coming out on top.
Baki Hanma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hanma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hanma misses with a hook. Diesel ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Nice cross by Hanma.
Hanma jabs Diesel right on the nose. Diesel blinks but takes it well.
Hanma misses with a lunging right hand
and Diesel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diesel misses with a body shot.
Hanma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diesel is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Diesel misses with an uppercut.
Hanma loads up on a big right hand but Diesel slips the punch.
Hanma misses with a hook. Diesel ducked under it nicely.
Hanma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diesel was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanma.
Hanma tries to clinch up but Diesel circles away and keeps his distance.
Hanma throws a shot from downtown. Diesel moves away and avoids it.
Diesel looks to throw the jab but Hanma is out of range.
Hanma looks to land a left hand but Diesel moved out of range nicely.
Diesel throws a series of punches but Hanma moves out of range.
Hanma misses with a left hand
and Diesel counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Hanma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diesel misses with a body shot. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diesel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanma was well out of range. Poor timing from Diesel.
Diesel thuds a left hand into Hanma's body.
Hanma dodges the punch combination from Diesel.
Diesel misses with an uppercut.
Diesel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hanma slips a straight right by Diesel.
Diesel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanma moves away.
Diesel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diesel doesn't manage to clinch there - Hanma circles away.
Hanma slips a jab and a cross from Diesel.
Diesel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Hanma misses.
Diesel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Diesel throws a big shot that misses.
Diesel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Diesel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diesel thuds a left hand into Hanma's body.
Hanma lands a body shot.
Diesel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice cross by Hanma.
Hanma lands an overhand right.
Hanma throws a hook but Diesel blocks it.
Diesel looks to land a left hand but Hanma moved out of range nicely.
Diesel misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hanma! But no joy.
Hanma stuns Diesel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Diesel.
Hanma lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Diesel.
Diesel walks into a left hand. #CL#
Diesel moves into range and clinches up with Hanma.#T4#
Hanma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diesel's elbow.
Diesel is trying to push Hanma away but Hanma has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma cracks Diesel with a nice body shot.
Hanma blocks an uppercut.
Hanma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hanma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Diesel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hanma slips a jab from Diesel.
Diesel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hanma punishes Diesel's body with a nice straight punch.
Hanma thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diesel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanma comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hanma changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diesel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanma.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kloockz Diesel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Baki Hanma's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hanma swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Diesel to counter with a crisp jab.
Hanma throws a hook to the side of Diesel's head but Diesel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diesel is looking to counter the offense by Hanma and move into the clinch.
Hanma loads up on a big right hand but Diesel slips the punch.
Diesel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diesel connects with a jab.
Diesel slips a jab from Hanma.
Hanma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diesel was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanma.
Diesel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanma.
Hanma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diesel misses with a double jab.
Diesel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hanma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel avoids the body shot from Hanma.
Hanma cracks Diesel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hanma throws a big shot that misses.
Diesel swings for the body but Hanma moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Diesel misses.
Diesel misses with a two punch combination. #T1##CL2#
Hanma moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Diesel swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanma throws a head punch that misses.
Hanma tries to throw a body punch but Diesel avoids it by throwing Hanma back against the cage.
Hanma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanma swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanma throws a head punch that misses.
Diesel digs a right hand into Hanma's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hanma's gas tank. #BC#
Diesel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hanma lands a right hook to the body.
Diesel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hanma moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slow jab from Hanma misses its intended target.
Diesel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diesel missing with a left hand there. Hanma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Hanma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diesel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hanma connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diesel's hands.
Diesel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanma.
Hanma looks to land a right hand but Diesel moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Diesel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diesel lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanma blocks a jab.
Diesel looks to land a right hand but Hanma moved out of range.
Diesel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Hanma fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hanma takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice uppercut there from Diesel.
Hanma ducks under a wild hook from Diesel.
Diesel misses with a looping right.
Hanma blocks a jab.
Diesel drops his hands momentarily and Hanma takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Hanma misses with a wild body shot.
Diesel looks to land a right hand but Hanma moved out of range.
Diesel moves out of range as Hanma strikes.
Hanma looks to land a right hand but Diesel moved out of range.
Hanma lands a body shot.
Hanma moves away from the strike by Diesel.
Hanma lands a lovely overhand right.
Diesel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diesel lands with a right hand.
Diesel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanma.
Diesel slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Diesel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hanma throws an off balance right hand
and Diesel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hanma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanma throws a hook but Diesel avoids it easily.
Diesel misses with a left hand
and Hanma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diesel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanma.
Hanma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diesel.
Diesel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hanma looks to score with a jab to the body but Diesel is just out of range.
Hanma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diesel at a distance.
Hanma just misses with a punch to the body.
Diesel looks to land a right hand but Hanma moved out of range.
Hanma stuns Diesel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diesel misses with a left hand
and Hanma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanma on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hanma throws a hook but Diesel avoids it easily.
As Hanma tries to get set, Diesel tries to push him back and clinch up but Hanma manages to avoid the attempt.
Hanma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Diesel misses the target.
Diesel throws a body punch but Hanma moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanma. Diesel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanma defending well as Diesel loads up on a big left hand.
Kloockz Diesel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hanma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diesel was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanma.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Baki Hanma.
Well Diesel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kloockz Diesel!
A victorious Kloockz Diesel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DC 11: Knightley vs White
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
Diesel looks to throw the jab but Bridger is out of range.
Diesel missing with a left hand there. Bridger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diesel throws a shot from downtown. Bridger moves away and avoids it.
Diesel blocks a head kick by Bridger.
Diesel misses with a double jab.
Diesel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bridger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diesel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Diesel misses the target.
Diesel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bridger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridger lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bridger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diesel throws a nice looking combination but Bridger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Bridger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bridger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diesel's hands.#T1#
Diesel swings widly with a right hand
and Bridger counters with a body kick that stops Diesel in his tracks momentarily.
Bridger tries to clinch there but Diesel circles away.
Diesel takes one on the button.
Diesel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bridger under the eye.
Bridger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bridger digs a good body shot into Diesel's ribs.
Bridger thumps Diesel with a low kick.
Diesel connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Diesel misses the target.
Diesel throws a lazy uppercut
and Bridger counters with a nice kick to the body.
A combination from Diesel does no damage. #T2#
Diesel swings widly with a right hand
and Bridger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bridger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diesel jabs Bridger to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Bridger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bridger has a couple of punches blocked by Diesel.
Diesel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short uppercut from Bridger.
Diesel avoiding damage as Bridger throws knees to the body.
Diesel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bridger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diesels head.
Diesel is looking to break free of the clinch but Bridger has double underhooks.
Bridger cracks Diesel with a nice body shot.
Bridger pushes Diesel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bridger has Diesel pressed against the cage, preventing Diesel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Diesel lands with a short shot to the head.
Bridger throws a head punch that misses. #T3##BC2#
Diesel manages to break the clinch.
Diesel misses with a jab to the body
and Bridger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bridger throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Diesel swings for the body but Bridger moves out of range.
Diesel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diesel is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Diesel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bridger in his tracks.
Diesel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bridger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diesel throws a jab but it's blocked by Bridger.
Bridger lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A punch combination from Diesel misses.
Diesel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bridger.
Diesel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bridger goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diesel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bridger counters with a flying knee that drops Diesel! Bridger dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Bridger!
Ed Bridger retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Ed Bridger made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DC 5: Doncic vs Silva
Date: Nov 05, 2022

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Diesel as he connects with a hook.
Barnes lands a jab to Diesel's midsection.
Diesel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diesel throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diesel throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Diesel moves out of range as Barnes strikes.
Diesel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Diesel loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Diesel misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Barnes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diesel looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Diesel lands a head shot.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Diesel.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barnes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barnes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diesel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Barnes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diesel is able to avoid easily.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Diesel.
Barnes throws a low kick, looking for Diesel's leg but Diesel calmly moves out of range.
Diesel blocks a leg kick.
Barnes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diesel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barnes scrambles back to his feet.
Barnes wants to slow Diesel down by chopping away at his legs.
Diesel misses the body punch #TD#
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Diesel won't be happy with that.
Diesel told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Diesel avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Barnes.
Barnes lands a few punches from side control.
Diesel being controlled for a moment.
Diesel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barnes scoring with punches from side control. #T2#
Barnes working the strikes but Diesel uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diesel keeping control of the position.
Diesel is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Barnes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Diesel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barnes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Diesel pushes Barnes off looking to stand but Barnes dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diesel is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diesel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnes.
Barnes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3##SUB#
Barnes wants to work for an arm triangle but Diesel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barnes stops Diesel from getting back to his feet.
Barnes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diesel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Diesel is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diesel avoid being mounted?
Barnes throwing shots but Diesel is blocking nicely.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Diesel won't allow it.
Diesel looks like he's trying to stand up.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Diesel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barnes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diesel defending well though.
Barnes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Barnes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diesel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Diesel tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Barnes wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy.
Diesel trying to get back to full guard but Barnes takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Barnes cracks Diesel with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Diesel's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Barnes looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Barnes scoring with strikes but Diesel is staying in there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes wants to control the pace but Diesel is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Barnes is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Diesel is surviving well by controlling Barnes's body position as best he can.
Barnes in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Barnes dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Diesel throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Barnes counters with a shoot takedown. Diesel fights it but they end up in guard.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
Diesel wants to stand up but Barnes is controlling him.
Diesel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Diesel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Barnes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diesel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard. #T1##ES2#
Diesel manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Barnes throws a body punch but Diesel moves out of range.
Diesel might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Barnes is looking to clinch but Diesel is avoiding it.
Barnes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Diesel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barnes throws out the jab.
Diesel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barnes momentarily.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diesel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diesel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diesel throws a sloppy body shot #TD#
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Diesel won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes staying calm.
Diesel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2#
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg.
Barnes is staying active underneath Diesel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now. #SU2#
Diesel stands up and waves to Barnes to follow him.
Barnes throws a body punch but Diesel moves out of range.
Diesel throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes misses with an uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes.
Diesel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barnes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Diesel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big left from Diesel misses.
Diesel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diesel, as that shot connected.
Barnes throws a low kick but Diesel moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Barnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diesel misses with a hook #TD#
and Barnes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Diesel!
An elbow from Barnes crashes against the mat.
Barnes wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy.
Barnes cracks Diesel with a big right hand but Diesel just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Barnes tries to score with some ground and pound. Diesel controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Diesel seems a little lost for a moment, as Barnes dominates the positioning.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Diesel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Barnes in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes looks up at the clock and then as Diesel takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Barnes smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Diesel seems a little lost for a moment, as Barnes dominates the positioning.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working.
Barnes in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Barnes working the ground and pound but Diesel is defending the strikes.
Barnes misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Diesel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Barnes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A punch lands to the side of Barnes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Diesel blocks a low kick nicely.
Diesel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Diesel ducks down to avoid it.
Diesel misses with a straight left.
Barnes connects with a leg kick.
Diesel lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Barnes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As Barnes backs off Diesel throws a huge counter combo but Barnes manages to avoid it all.#TD#
Barnes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Diesel's guard.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Diesel uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diesel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC2#Barnes is rocked!
Kloockz Diesel seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diesel.
Barnes looks to throw the jab but Diesel is out of range.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diesel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Diesel checks it.
Diesel clobbers Barnes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oh Barnes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diesel.
Diesel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big right from Diesel misses.
Diesel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barnes misses with a looping left.
Barnes walks straight into a right hand from Diesel - that's dropped him! Diesel jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Barnes from any more punishment! Barnes complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kloockz Diesel!
Kloockz Diesel decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: DC 1: Initiation
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Hanma loads up on a big right hand but Diesel slips the punch.
Hanma stuns Diesel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Diesel darts in and clinches Hanma up against the cage.
Hanma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diesel.
Diesel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hanmas head.
A body shot lands from Hanma.
Diesel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Diesel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diesel taking a breather.
Hanma misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Diesel to work.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diesel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma tries to throw a body punch but Diesel avoids it by throwing Hanma back against the cage.
Diesel tries a body shot but Hanma blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanma.
Diesel tries to throw a body punch but Hanma avoids it by throwing Diesel back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diesel.
I was talking to Diesel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diesel swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Diesel tries to land knees in the clinch but Hanma avoids the damage to the body.
Hanma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanma tries to work over Diesel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Diesel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Diesel lands a body punch.
Diesel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hanma.
Hanma has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Diesel seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hanma can turn it around.
Hanma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanma throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diesel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diesel.
Hanma lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Diesel.
Hanma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.
A nice left hand lands by Diesel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diesel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hanma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Hanma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel pushes Hanma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hanma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diesel blocks an uppercut.
Hanma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Hanma.
Hanma digs a right hand into Diesel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diesel's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Diesel scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Hanma decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Hanma is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diesel defends well.
Diesel would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hanma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SU#
Diesel gets to his feet. Hanma looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Baki Hanma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Diesel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diesel looks to land a left hand but Hanma moved out of range nicely.
Diesel takes one to the side of the head.
Hanma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diesel.
Diesel scores with a decent looking hook.
Hanma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diesel was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanma.
Hanma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diesel manages to avoid it.
Diesel wants to clinch up but Hanma keeps it at a distance.
Diesel throws a jab when Hanma was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hanma darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Diesel clinches up with Hanma and pushes him back against the cage.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diesel throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanma.
Hanma blocks a body shot from Diesel.
Diesel tries to stall but Hanma uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hanma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Diesel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hanma lands a right hand.
Diesel blocks a body shot from Hanma.
Hanma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Hanma.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diesel.
Diesel prevents a body shot from Hanma. #TD2#
Hanma pulls guard.
Hanma lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Hanma is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Diesel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Hanma drops back looking for a leg! Diesel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diesel manages to kick Hanma off! Hanma jumps back into Diesel's guard.
Diesel is looking to stand up but Hanma isn't so interested in that idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baki Hanma dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Hanma misses with a right hand
and Diesel counters with a nice uppercut.
Hanma throws a big shot that misses.
Hanma misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Diesel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diesel throws a hook but Hanma avoids it easily.
Diesel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hanma avoids the body shot from Diesel.
Diesel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diesel just misses with a punch to the body.
Diesel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hanmas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diesel throws an overhand right that lands on Hanma's shoulder, as Hanma tries to avoid the shot.
Diesel lands a nice shot that snaps Hanma's head back.
Diesel throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice side step and Hanma releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hanma moves away from the strike by Diesel.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diesel tries to clinch up but Hanma circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice body punch from Diesel.
Hanma connects with a looping right hand.
Diesel lunges at Hanma with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hanma's hand.
Hanma swings for the body but Diesel moves out of range.
Kloockz Diesel is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanma lands a really nice looking cross but Diesel seems unphased. #T1#
Diesel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanma has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hanma there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hanma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hanma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diesel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanma.
Hanma throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanma throws a body punch but Diesel moves out of range.
Hanma dodges the punch combination from Diesel.
Hanma connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diesel works the jab nicely.
Hanma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diesel.
Diesel throws an overhand right that lands on Hanma's shoulder, as Hanma tries to avoid the shot.
Hanma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hanma misses the shot to the body.
Diesel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hanma cracks a nice hook into Diesel's ribs.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Hanma.
Hanma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diesel.
Diesel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diesel connects with a crisp jab.
A big left from Hanma misses.
Hanma feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diesels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hanma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diesel.
Diesel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanma.
A little feinted left hand from Diesel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hanma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hanma swings for the body but Diesel moves out of range.
Diesel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diesel connects with a jab.
Diesel swings for the body but Hanma moves out of range.
Jab from Hanma.
Diesel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diesel missing with a left hand there. Hanma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hanma takes a swing at Diesel's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Diesel misses with a straight left.
A jab from Hanma misses.
Hanma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diesel loads up on a big right hand but Hanma slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Diesel misses the target.
Hanma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diesel.
A counter left hand to the body from Diesel misses its target.
Diesel throws a right and a left that Hanma avoids nicely.
Hanma connects with the punch.
Diesel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hanma misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot lands for Hanma.
Hanma ducks under a wild hook from Diesel.
Diesel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hanma lands a nice hook to Diesel's body. Diesel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hanma misses with a hook.
Diesel throwing a counter right hand but Hanma manages to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diesel throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hanma! But no joy.
Hanma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Diesel slips under a jab.
Diesel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diesel looks to throw the jab but Hanma is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Diesel.
Hanma scores with a punch to the head.
Diesel misses with a straight left.
Hanma missing with a left hand there. Diesel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hanma cracks Diesel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diesel slips under a jab from Hanma.
Diesel dips to his left and cracks Hanma with an uppercut!
Diesel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diesel misses with a straight right.
Hanma is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanma moves forwards but Diesel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diesel tries to clinch there but Hanma circles away.
Hanma staying out of range there.
Diesel throws a hook but Hanma blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kloockz Diesel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hanma cracks Diesel with an open hand slap.
Diesel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanma throws out the jab.
Hanma on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hanma connects with a nice looking jab.
Diesel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanma.
Hanma has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hanma there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice body punch from Hanma.
Hanma ducks under a wild hook from Diesel.
Diesel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Diesel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diesel throws a hook to the side of Hanma's head but Hanma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diesel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diesel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diesel avoids the body shot from Hanma.
Diesel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hanma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diesel.
Hanma cracks a nice hook into Diesel's ribs.
Diesel throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Diesel throws a hook but Hanma avoids it easily.
A big right from Diesel misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hanma.
Hanma lands with an overhand left.
Hanma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hanma's corner calls for a 1-2. Hanma obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diesel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanma.
Hanma ducks right into an uppercut from Diesel.
Diesel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Diesel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hanma. Hanma circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hanma just misses with a punch to the body.
Diesel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Hanma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hanma throws an overhand right that lands on Diesel's shoulder, as Diesel tries to avoid the shot.
Hanma swings for the body but Diesel moves out of range.
A big right from Diesel misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hanma misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Diesel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Diesel misses with an uppercut. Hanma saw that one coming.
Diesel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hanma finds it's way round the side to connect with Diesel's head.
Diesel throws a looping overhand right but Hanma ducks down to avoid it.
Hanma now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Diesel throws a looping overhand right but Hanma ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Hanma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diesel throws out a loose jab but Hanma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanma circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hanma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diesel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hanma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diesel.
Hanma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hanma walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diesel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanma.
Hanma works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diesel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hanma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Hanma lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC2#Diesel is rocked!
Hanma fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Diesel to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Diesel looks to clinch but Hanma throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Diesel taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Baki Hanma!
In his post fight interview, Baki Hanma started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights III
Date: Jul 22, 2022

#R1#
Fukumitsu slips a straight right by Diesel.
Fukumitsu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fukumitsu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diesel lands a right hook to the body.
Fukumitsu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diesel throws out the jab. #CL2#
Diesel clinches up with Fukumitsu and pushes him back against the cage.
Fukumitsu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fukumitsu blocking some punches.
Fukumitsu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diesel is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Fukumitsu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fukumitsu misses with a takedown attempt - Diesel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukumitsu misses the jab.
Fukumitsu loads up on a big right hand but Diesel slips the punch.
Fukumitsu missing with a left hand there. Diesel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diesel just misses with a punch to the body.
Fukumitsu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Diesel defending well as Fukumitsu loads up on a big left hand.
Diesel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fukumitsu was well out of range. Poor timing from Diesel.
A telegraphed right hand from Fukumitsu misses the target.
Fukumitsu throws a lazy right hand but Diesel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diesel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diesel misses the jab.
Fukumitsu has his takedown stuffed
and Diesel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Diesel moves into range and clinches up with Fukumitsu.#BC#
Fukumitsu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fukumitsu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fukumitsu lands a glancing blow to the side of Diesel's head.
Fukumitsu slips under a jab from Diesel.
Fukumitsu moves out of range as Diesel strikes.
Fukumitsu lands with an uppercut that bounces Diesel off the cage and back into range.#ROC#Diesel is rocked!
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fukumitsu cracks Diesel with a hook to the temple - Diesel is on wobbly legs here! Fukumitsu swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Diesel falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Fukumitsu wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu!

Event: DMMA 117 Costeau vs Polus
Date: Jun 26, 2022

#R1#
Lahey moves away from the strike by Diesel.
Diesel misses the jab.
Lahey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diesel misses with a double jab.
Lahey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lahey.
Diesel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lahey.
Lahey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lahey throws a body punch but Diesel moves out of range.
Diesel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lahey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lahey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lahey keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diesel lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lahey slips a jab from Diesel.
Lahey throws a lazy right hand but Diesel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diesel looks to throw the jab but Lahey is out of range.
Diesel throws a hook but Lahey avoids it easily.
Lahey scores with a jab.
Lahey tries to clinch there but Diesel circles away. #T1#
Lahey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diesel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diesel scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC2#Lahey is rocked!
Diesel drops Lahey with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Lahey! Diesel dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kloockz Diesel!
Kloockz Diesel thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Jim Lahey was interviewed post fight and said 'This Fuckin SHIT Pirate cheated!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2022

#R1#
Diesel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diesel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pradablueang moves away.
Pradablueang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diesel.
Pradablueang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pradablueang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diesel.
Diesel lands a body shot.
Pradablueang looks to clinch
and Diesel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot by Diesel.#CUT#It looks like Suriwongse Pradablueang has been cut.
Pradablueang slips a straight right by Diesel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pradablueang tries to clinch up but Diesel circles away and keeps his distance.
Pradablueang darts in trying to clinch
and Diesel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pradablueang looks to throw a body kick
and Diesel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Pradablueang is rocked!
Diesel closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Pradablueang out cold! Pradablueang corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kloockz Diesel!
After the fight, Kloockz Diesel was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: ENIGMA 36
Date: Aug 08, 2021

#R1#
Cowan takes a swing at Diesel's ribcage but misses.
Diesel dodges the punch combination from Cowan.
Diesel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Diesel moves into range and clinches up with Cowan.
I was talking to Cowan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cowan blocks a body shot from Diesel.
Cowan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Diesel.
Diesel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diesel blocking some punches.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Cowan.
Diesel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cowan backwards.
Cowan blocks an uppercut.
Cowan swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cowan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cowan lands a nice uppercut.
Cowan lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cowan working aggressively here. #T1#
Diesel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diesel tries to work over Cowan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cowan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Cowan controls his hands.
We've been informed that Diesel has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diesel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cowan's elbow.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Cowan controls his hands.
Cowan lands a shoulder strike.
Cowan blocks a body shot from Diesel.
Cowan lands an uppercut.
Cowan has a couple of punches blocked by Diesel.
Cowan throws a head punch that misses.
Cowan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diesel's elbow.
Diesel scores with a shot to the side of Cowan's head.
Diesel swings wildly with an uppercut but Cowan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diesel lands with a left to the head.
Cowan misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2#
Cowan misses with the head strike.
Cowan misses with a punch on the inside.
Cowan works on Diesel's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Cowan controls the action.
Cowan blocking some punches.
Cowan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Cowan lands a damaging elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cowan.
Diesel misses with a punch on the inside.
Cowan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Diesel lands a shot to the body.
Diesel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cowan backwards.
Cowan is leaning against Diesel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diesel lands a shot to the body.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Cowan controls the action.
Cowan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
Diesel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cowan misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Diesel.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cowan stalling against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mickey Cowan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Diesel darts in and clinches Cowan up against the cage.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Cowan controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Diesel.
Cowan working aggressively here.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cowan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diesel's elbow.
Cowan lands a hook that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Cowan throws a head punch that misses.
Diesel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cowan blocks a body shot from Diesel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel lands a hook that snaps the head of Cowan backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Cowan.
Cowan avoiding damage.
Cowan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cowan presses Diesel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Cowan. #T1#
Diesel misses with a punch on the inside.
Cowan wants to stall.
Cowan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cowan.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Cowan.
Cowan can't find room to land a body shot as Diesel controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cowan.
Diesel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cowan.
Diesel avoiding damage as Cowan throws knees to the body.
Mickey Cowan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.
Diesel lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Cowan.
Cowan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cowan prevents a body shot from Diesel.
Cowan lands with a left to the head.
Cowan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Cowan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diesel tries to throw a body punch but Cowan avoids it by throwing Diesel back against the cage. #T2#
Cowan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diesel swings wildly with an uppercut but Cowan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cowan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Cowan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cowan blocks a body shot from Diesel.
Cowan blocking some punches.
Diesel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cowan just leaning against Diesel, taking a breather.
A short right from Cowan.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Cowan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Diesel.
Diesel misses with a punch to the body.
Cowan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diesel is defending well for now.
Cowan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cowan lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cowan.
Diesel lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Diesel - that landed with a thud.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mickey Cowan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Diesel is looking to clinch but Cowan is avoiding it.
Diesel misses with a double jab #CL#
and Cowan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cowan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cowan controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cowan.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cowan has a couple of punches blocked by Diesel.
Cowan working aggressively here.
Diesel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diesel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cowan blocks a body shot from Diesel.
Cowan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cowan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Cowan lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Cowan is leaning against Diesel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Cowan controlling the action here for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.
Cowan controlling the action here for a moment.
Cowan takes a shot to the head.
Diesel blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Cowan fails to land.
Diesel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cowan lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Diesel.
Cowan pushes Diesel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Diesel is rocked!
Cowan throws a big uppercut that drops Diesel! More strikes from Cowan and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Diesel lies dazed against the cage as Cowan celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Cowan!
Mickey Cowan retains his bantamweight title!
A relieved looking Mickey Cowan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: ENIGMA 31
Date: Jul 18, 2021

#R1#
Colt connects with a right hand. Diesel shakes it off.
Colt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diesel swings for the body but Colt moves out of range.
Colt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diesel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diesel tries to clinch up but Colt circles away and keeps his distance.
Colt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Colt scores with a jab to the head.
Colt just misses with a punch to the body.
Diesel throws a body punch but Colt moves out of range.
Diesel tries to clinch but Colt moves out of range. #CL#
Diesel has Colt up against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Diesel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Colt throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel.
Diesel scores with a shoulder strike.
Diesel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Colt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Colt - that landed with a thud.
Diesel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Colt scores with a shoulder strike.
Diesel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diesel tries a body shot but Colt blocks it.
Colt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diesel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Colt backwards.
A short right from Colt on the inside.
Diesel misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Diesel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diesel presses Colt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diesel blocking some punches.
Diesel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Colt tries to throw a body punch but Diesel avoids it by throwing Colt back against the cage.
Colt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Colt is trying to maintain a safe position but Diesel gets an underhook and turns Colt into the cage.
Diesel scores with a shot to the side of Colt's head.
Colt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Diesel seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Colt can turn it around.
Colt misses with some punches.
Diesel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Colt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Colt.
Colt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Colt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Diesel lands with a short shot to the head.
Colt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Colt misses with some punches.
Diesel prevents a body shot from Colt.
Colt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diesel's elbow.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diesel blocks a body shot from Colt.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Colt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diesel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Colt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Diesel forces Colt back against the cage and clinches.
Diesel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diesel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Colt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diesel blocking some punches.
Colt is trying to maintain a safe position but Diesel gets an underhook and turns Colt into the cage.#BC#
Diesel breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Colt looks to score with a jab to the body but Diesel is just out of range.#CL#
Diesel pushes Colt up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Colt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diesel tries a body shot but Colt blocks it.
Colt blocks a body shot from Diesel.
Colt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kloockz Diesel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Diesel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Colt.
Diesel takes a swing at Colt's ribcage but misses.
Diesel lands a nice shot to the body.
Diesel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diesel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Colt can do to turn this around?
Diesel tries to clinch up.
Diesel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diesel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Colt.
Colt throws a head kick but Diesel moves out of range.
Colt tries to land a leg kick but Diesel saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Colt. Diesel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diesel throws out a loose jab but Colt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diesel wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel is looking to clinch but Colt is avoiding it.
Colt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Colt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Diesel's corner calls for a 1-2. Diesel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Colt throws a jab but it's blocked by Diesel.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch but Colt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diesel wants to clinch.#T1#
Diesel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diesel checks a leg kick nicely.
Colt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice straight punches there by Colt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Colt.
Henry Colt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Colt takes one on the button.
Diesel moves out of range as Colt strikes.
Colt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Colt swings for the body but Diesel moves out of range.
Colt just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Colt.
Colt with a nice calf kick.
Colt looks to land a body kick but Diesel moved away.#CL#
Diesel closes the distance and clinches.
Diesel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Colt misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.
Colt working aggressively here.
Colt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diesel.#T2#
Diesel prevents a body shot from Colt.
Diesel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diesel scores with a shot to the side of Colt's head.
Colt misses with a punch on the inside.
Diesel lands a hook that snaps the head of Colt backwards.
Diesel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Colt backwards.
Colt throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel.
Colt can't find room to land a body shot as Diesel controls the action.
Diesel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diesel lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Diesel.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diesel misses with a body punch.
Colt gets through Diesel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Colt fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Colt.
Colt gets through Diesel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Colt cracks Diesel with a nice body shot.
Colt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diesel.
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kloockz Diesel will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Diesel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Henry Colt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Colt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diesel scores with a shot to the body.
Colt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diesel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Colt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Colt throws an overhand right that lands on Diesel's shoulder, as Diesel tries to avoid the shot.
Colt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diesel moves in looking to clinch but Colt pushes him off.
Nice uppercut lands for Diesel. That snapped Colt's head back.
Colt lands a nice shot to the body.
Diesel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Colt forces Diesel back against the cage and clinches.
Diesel prevents a body shot from Colt.
Colt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Colt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Colt struggles to land a body shot inside as Diesel controls his hands.
Diesel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Colt - that landed with a thud.
Diesel blocks a body shot from Colt.
Colt is trying to break the clinch but Diesel is controlling him.#T1#
Colt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel cracks Colt with a nice body shot.
Diesel lands a left hand.
Colt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diesel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Colt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kloockz Diesel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diesel misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Colt breaks the clinch.
Diesel thuds his right hand into Colt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diesel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kloockz Diesel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Colt is looking to clinch but Diesel is avoiding it.
Diesel is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Colt.
Colt jabs at Diesel's body.
Diesel lands with an overhand left.
Diesel blocks a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Colt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Colt tries to keep at a distance but Diesel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Colt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike.
Colt working aggressively here. #T2#
Colt takes a shot to the head.
Diesel blocks an uppercut.
Diesel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diesel misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Diesel.
Diesel blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Colt.
Colt can't find room to land a body shot as Diesel controls the action.
Colt tries to throw a body punch but Diesel avoids it by throwing Colt back against the cage.
Colt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diesel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Colt misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Diesel.
Diesel misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diesel.
Diesel is working Colt over against the cage.
Diesel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diesel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Colt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kloockz Diesel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diesel, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kloockz Diesel!
An out of breath Kloockz Diesel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ENIGMA 23
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Diesel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Diesel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gomez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diesel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diesel lands with a straight right. Gomez didn't see that one coming.
Gomez misses with a looping right.
Diesel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gomez at a distance.
We've been hearing reports that Gomez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Diesel scores with a jab to the body.
Gomez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diesel.
Diesel throws a shot from downtown. Gomez moves away and avoids it.
Gomez slips under a jab from Diesel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diesel lands a jab to the nose.
Diesel digs a good hook to Gomez's body.
Gomez throws a body punch but Diesel moves out of range.
Diesel lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Gomez gets tackled into the cage by Diesel. Diesel maintains the clinch.
Diesel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gomez backwards.
Gomez is trying to pull guard but Diesel has him pressed against the cage.
Diesel gets through Gomez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gomez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diesel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Diesel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1##CL2#
Diesel clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Diesel breaks the clinch.
Diesel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomez.
Kloockz Diesel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diesel throws a one two combo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diesel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Diesel lands a head shot.
Diesel looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomez is just out of range.#TD#
Gomez shoots in and bounces Diesel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Diesel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Diesel looking for a sweep. Not yet Diesel, not yet. #T2#
Gomez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gomez trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel pulls Gomez in close to his closed guard and prevents Gomez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gomez trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kloockz Diesel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gomez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diesel.
Gomez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diesel scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Gomez misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Diesel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gomez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diesel.
Gomez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Diesel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diesel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gomez blocks a jab.
Gomez throws a hook to the side of Diesel's head but Diesel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gomez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diesel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Diesel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Diesel takes the fight into the clinch.
Gomez tries for a takedown but Diesel manages to get underhooks.
Diesel gets underhooks to prevent Gomez's takedown attempt.
A right handed body shot lands from Diesel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gomez tries for a takedown but Diesel manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Gomez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##BC2#
Diesel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Diesel clinches with his opponent.
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.
Diesel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot in the inside from Diesel. #BC2#
Diesel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diesel lands with a good body shot.
Diesel has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Diesel misses with a hook.
Diesel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diesel works Gomez's body with a nice hook.
Diesel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gomez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kloockz Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Diesel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diesel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Diesel moves into the clinch successfully.
Diesel keeps control of Gomez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diesel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diesel pushes Gomez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Diesel breaks the clinch. #T2#
Diesel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gomez with a hook.
Gomez fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Diesel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diesel tries a body shot but Gomez blocks it. #BC2#
Diesel manages to break the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Diesel there.
Diesel lands a glancing blow to the side of Gomez's head.
Gomez shoots for a double leg takedown but Diesel sprawls well. He's pushed Gomez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diesel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gomez tries to clinch there but Diesel circles away. #CL2#
Diesel darts in and clinches Gomez up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kloockz Diesel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gomez tries to work over Diesel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike.
Gomez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diesel working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Diesel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Gomez moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kloockz Diesel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Diesel scores with a sloppy right hand. Gomez should have avoided that one.
Diesel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gomez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gomez walks into a straight right hand from Diesel.
Gomez moves out of range as Diesel strikes.
Gomez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diesel.
Diesel takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Gomez drags the fight down to the ground.
Diesel controlling from the top position.
Diesel is pushing down on Gomez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gomez is fighting to maintain full guard but Diesel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gomez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Gomez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Diesel wants to pass to mount but Gomez is defending the position.
Kloockz Diesel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diesel slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gomez is trying is best to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Robert Gomez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diesel misses with a straight right.
Gomez is looking to counter punch.
Diesel lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Diesel moves into the clinch.
Diesel lands a left hand.
Diesel tries to work over Gomez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diesel lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Diesel breaks the clinch.
Gomez tries to clinch but Diesel is having none of it.
Diesel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diesel connects with the punch.
Diesel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gomez throws a hook to the side of Diesel's head but Diesel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diesel connects with a crisp jab.
Diesel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kloockz Diesel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Diesel winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kloockz Diesel!
A victorious Kloockz Diesel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ENIGMA 18
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Grodd moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diesel, as that shot connected.
Grodd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diesel. Diesel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diesel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diesel lands a really nice looking cross but Grodd seems unphased.
Grodd thuds a left hand into Diesel's body.
Diesel misses with a wild body shot.
Grodd wants to counter the offense by Diesel and move into the clinch position.
Diesel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grodd.
Grodd steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diesel.
Diesel connects with a body shot that sends Grodd's belly button to the back.
Grodd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diesel moves away.
Diesel lands a glancing blow to the side of Grodd's head.
A big right from Diesel misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grodd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diesel doesn't seem bothered though.
Grodd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diesel.
Grodd moves out of range as Diesel strikes.
Diesel scores with a jab to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Grodd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Grodd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Grodd ducks right into an uppercut from Diesel.
Grodd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diesel scores with a nice right hand.
Diesel scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Diesel looks to throw the jab but Grodd is out of range.
Grodd wants to counter the offense by Diesel and move into the clinch position.
Grodd shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Diesel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grodd ducks under a wild hook from Diesel.
Diesel slips under a jab.
Diesel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grodd moves away.
As Diesel backs off Grodd throws a huge counter combo but Diesel manages to avoid it all.
A jab from Diesel misses.
Grodd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grodd throws a hook but Diesel avoids it easily.
Grodd lands a really nice looking cross but Diesel seems unphased.
Diesel is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Grodd walks into a stiff left hand from Diesel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diesel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kloockz Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grodd.
Grodd looks to land a right hand but Diesel moved out of range.#T2#
Diesel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grodd.
Grodd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grodd slips under a jab.
Diesel tries to bum rush Grodd with a series of wild strikes but Grodd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diesel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grodd takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grodd moves out of range as Diesel strikes.
A big left from Diesel misses.
A swing and a miss from Grodd.
Diesel scores with a nice strike.
Diesel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grodd counters with a nice uppercut.
Diesel digs a good body shot into Grodd's ribs.
Grodd misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diesel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grodd.
Diesel tests Grodd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grodd lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from Grodd misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kloockz Diesel dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Diesel lands a nice shot to the body.
Diesel misses with a wild body shot.
Diesel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diesel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grodd.
Grodd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diesel.
Diesel misses with a lunging right hand
and Grodd counters with a stiff right hand.
Grodd loads up on a big right hand but Diesel slips the punch.
Grodd misses with a wild body shot.
A cross from Diesel lands.
Diesel moves away from the strike by Grodd.
It looked like Diesel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diesel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diesel with a hook.
Kloockz Diesel is winning the standup battle so far.
Diesel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grodd just misses with a punch to the body.
Diesel throws a series of punches but Grodd avoids them all with ease.
Grodd misses with a body shot.
Grodd lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Diesel jabs at Grodd's body.
Grodd throws a hook but Diesel avoids it easily.
Diesel swings for the body but Grodd moves out of range.
Grodd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Diesel misses.
Diesel throws a jab but it's blocked by Grodd.
Grodd walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grodd misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice shot lands for Diesel.
Grodd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diesel moves away.
Grodd misses the shot to the body.
Diesel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grodd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diesel.
Diesel slips under a jab.#T2#
Diesel misses with a wild body shot.
Diesel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grodd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grodd scores with a nice right hand.
A left lands for Grodd.
Grodd misses with a looping left.
Diesel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grodd can do to turn this around?
Grodd moves forwards but Diesel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diesel misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Grodd misses its intended target.
Diesel lands a jab to Grodd's midsection.
Diesel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grodd.
Diesel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grodd let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grodd lands a nice looking body shot.
Grodd tries to clinch but Diesel is having none of it.
Diesel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diesel misses with a hook. Grodd ducked under it nicely.
Diesel sets himself, and Grodd steps forward looking for the clinch! Diesel avoids it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kloockz Diesel will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Diesel just misses with a punch to the body.
Grodd just misses with a punch to the body.
Diesel misses with a body shot.
Grodd tries to counter with a clinch but Diesel shakes him off and moves away.
Diesel scores with a three punch combo!
Diesel misses with a hook.
Grodd tries to counter with a clinch but Diesel shakes him off and moves away.
Grodd slips a straight right by Diesel.
Grodd slips a straight right by Diesel.
Grodd tries to counter by closing the distance.
Grodd misses with a straight left.
Grodd throws an overhand right that lands on Diesel's shoulder, as Diesel tries to avoid the shot.
Grodd takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Grodd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grodd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diesel was well out of range. Poor timing from Grodd.
A right-left combo lands from Diesel.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grodd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diesel moves away.
Grodd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diesel momentarily.
Diesel throws a jab when Grodd was well out of range.
Diesel with a hook.#T1#
A big right from Diesel misses.
Diesel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grodd throws out a leg kick but Diesel moves out of range and Grodd only half commits.
Diesel cracks Grodd with a good jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Grodd. That snapped Diesel's head back.
Diesel throws a big shot that misses.
Diesel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diesel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Grodd counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kloockz Diesel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diesel looks to throw the jab but Grodd is out of range.
Diesel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diesel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grodd.
Diesel throws the left hand but Grodd avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grodd! But no joy.
Grodd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grodd throws a jab but it's blocked by Diesel.
Diesel misses with a body shot
and Grodd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grodd takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
A shot to the liver by Grodd. Beautiful body shot.
Grodd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diesel clobbers Grodd with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Grodd misses the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Diesel misses its target.
Diesel swings for the body but Grodd moves out of range.
Grodd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diesel, as that shot connected.
Diesel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Grodd scores with a hook to the body. Diesel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Grodd swings for the body but Diesel moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Diesel avoids the body shot from Grodd.
A jab from Grodd misses.
Grodd throws a body shot but no joy.
Diesel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grodd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diesel.
Diesel misses the shot to the body.
Gorilla Grodd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diesel scores with a jab to the body.
Diesel jabs at Grodd's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kloockz Diesel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diesel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kloockz Diesel!
Kloockz Diesel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ENIGMA 13
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1#
Rico showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diesel.
Diesel scores with a jab to the head.
Diesel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rico has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rico needs to keep his hands up - Diesel had a free shot at his head there.
Diesel dips to his left and cracks Rico with an uppercut!
Diesel tests Rico's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rico throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diesel's waist but Diesel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rico off to one side.
Diesel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kloockz Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel scores with the left hand. Rico knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice takedown defense from Diesel. No joy for Rico on that attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diesel scores with a nice head shot.
Rico takes one to the side of the head.
We've been told by Diesel's head coaches at Moondog Snaketime Castle that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Diesel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Jab, jab by Diesel - just one landing.
Diesel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Diesel connects with a looping right hand.
Diesel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rico moves forwards but Diesel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diesel with a nice cross.
Diesel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Diesel lands a jab to the nose.#ROC#Rico is rocked!
Rico walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Rico limp body while Diesel jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kloockz Diesel!
An out of breath Kloockz Diesel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Madness Clown Chaos 1
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1#
Galvao dives in for a single leg takedown but Diesel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Galvao looking for a takedown.
Galvao drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ares Galvao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diesel gets underhooks to prevent Galvao's takedown attempt.
Galvao fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Galvao is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Diesel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Diesel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Galvao takes one on the button.
Ares Galvao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel scores with a punch to the head.
Galvao shoots for a takedown but Diesel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel scores with a nice strike.
Diesel stuffs the takedown.
Diesel punishes Galvao's body with a nice straight punch.
Diesel jabs at Galvao's body.
Diesel stuffs the takedown attempt from Galvao. Galvao gets slowly back to his feet.
Galvao is breathing heavily.
Diesel stuns Galvao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Galvao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diesel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diesel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Galvao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab lands there for Diesel.
Diesel digs a good hook to Galvao's body.
Diesel lands a glancing blow to the side of Galvao's head.
Diesel connects with a jab.
Galvao shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diesel pinned against the cage. Diesel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kloockz Diesel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diesel dips to his left and cracks Galvao with an uppercut!
Diesel digs a good hook to Galvao's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diesel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diesel cracks Galvao with a good jab.
Galvao shoots in but Diesel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diesel slaps away a takedown attempt from Galvao, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Galvao takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Diesel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Galvao.
Diesel thuds a left hand into Galvao's body.
Diesel tests Galvao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diesel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diesel lands a right hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Galvao misses with a takedown attempt
and Diesel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Diesel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Galvao's hands.
A shot to the liver by Diesel. Beautiful body shot.
Diesel lands a jab to the head.
Good shot there by Diesel.
Diesel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Galvao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Diesel jabs Galvao right on the nose. Galvao blinks but takes it well.
Diesel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Diesel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Diesel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diesel.
Galvao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diesel's waist but Diesel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Galvao off to one side.
Nice shot lands for Diesel.#T3#
Diesel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Galvao under the eye.
Diesel is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Galvao had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A right-left combo lands from Diesel.
Diesel lands a really nice looking cross but Galvao seems unphased.
Galvao looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good shot there by Diesel.
Diesel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Galvao circles away quickly and effectively.
Galvao shoots in for a takedown but Diesel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Galvao shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diesel sprawls well. Diesel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Galvao gets slowly back to his feet.
Diesel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diesel.
Diesel lands a nice hook to Galvao's body. Galvao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diesel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galvao tries to move into range but Diesel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diesel lands a nice hook to Galvao's body. Galvao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Galvao looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Diesel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Galvao walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diesel scores with a hook.
Diesel throws a shot to the body. #T4#
Galvao ducks under a wild hook from Diesel.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Galvao. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Galvao shoots in for a takedown but Diesel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Galvao gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diesel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Galvao shoots in looking for a takedown. Diesel tries to sprawl out of it but Galvao keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diesel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Diesel lands the left hand.
Diesel scores with a shot to the body.
Galvao tries for a takedown but Diesel circles away easily
and Diesel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No luck for Galvao with that takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diesel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Galvao shoots and misses
and Diesel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diesel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Galvao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kloockz Diesel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Diesel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Galvao's head.
Galvao misses with a takedown
and Diesel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diesel lands a head shot.
Diesel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Galvao shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diesel counters with a stiff right hand.
Galvao tries for a takedown but Diesel circles away easily
and Diesel counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Galvao is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ares Galvao has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ares Galvao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diesel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Galvao eats them both and turns towards Diesel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Oh Galvao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diesel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Galvao walks straight into a right hand from Diesel - that's dropped him! Diesel jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Galvao from any more punishment! Galvao complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kloockz Diesel!
A very excited looking Kloockz Diesel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Madness Birth of a Warrior 1
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1#
Diesel misses the body punch #CL#
and Seat moves into the clinch.#TD#
Seat drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Diesel is sitting in close to Seat's body. Seat has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Diesel is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Diesel is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Seat.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pete Seat!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2020

#R1#
A cross from Kloockz Diesel lands.
Kloockz Diesel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kloockz Diesel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kloockz Diesel scores with a nice head shot.
Nauxr Diesel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kloockz Diesel jabs Nauxr Diesel right on the nose. Nauxr Diesel blinks but takes it well.
Nauxr Diesel shoots in but Kloockz Diesel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kloockz Diesel lunges at Nauxr Diesel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nauxr Diesel's hand.
Nauxr Diesel shoots in but Kloockz Diesel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kloockz Diesel lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kloockz Diesel jabs Nauxr Diesel right on the nose. Nauxr Diesel blinks but takes it well.#TD2#
Nauxr Diesel gets a double leg takedown into Kloockz Diesel's guard.
Nauxr Diesel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Nauxr Diesel has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Nauxr Diesel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1##SUB2#
Nauxr Diesel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nauxr Diesel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nauxr Diesel has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kloockz Diesel is proving hard to escape from.
Nauxr Diesel throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Nauxr Diesel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nauxr Diesel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Nauxr Diesel drops back looking for a leg! Kloockz Diesel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kloockz Diesel manages to kick Nauxr Diesel off! Nauxr Diesel jumps back into Kloockz Diesel's guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nauxr Diesel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kloockz Diesel's guard.
Nauxr Diesel is taking a breather. Kloockz Diesel says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Kloockz Diesel is defending against the submission attempts here by Nauxr Diesel.
Nauxr Diesel wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Nauxr Diesel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nauxr Diesel tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kloockz Diesel with a nice cross.
Nauxr Diesel darts in looking for a takedown but Kloockz Diesel gets double underhooks and turns Nauxr Diesel into the cage.
Kloockz Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nauxr Diesel.
Nauxr Diesel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nauxr Diesel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nauxr Diesel closes the distance and clinches up with Kloockz Diesel, looking for a takedown. Nauxr Diesel pushes Kloockz Diesel against the cage but Kloockz Diesel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kloockz Diesel lands a jab to the head. #T4#
Kloockz Diesel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nauxr Diesel.
Kloockz Diesel leaves Nauxr Diesel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nauxr Diesel shoots in looking for a takedown. Kloockz Diesel tries to sprawl out of it but Nauxr Diesel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kloockz Diesel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nauxr Diesel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kloockz Diesel swivels and escapes.
Nauxr Diesel fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Nauxr Diesel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SU2#
Nauxr Diesel decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Nauxr Diesel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kloockz Diesel pinned against the cage. Kloockz Diesel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A nice combination there by Kloockz Diesel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kloockz Diesel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kloockz Diesel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nauxr Diesel under the eye.
Kloockz Diesel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A counter left hand to the body from Kloockz Diesel misses its target.
Nice sprawl there from Kloockz Diesel as Nauxr Diesel shoots in.
Nauxr Diesel dives in for a single leg takedown but Kloockz Diesel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kloockz Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nauxr Diesel.
Kloockz Diesel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nauxr Diesel walks into a straight right hand from Kloockz Diesel.
Nauxr Diesel shoots in but no luck this time.
Nauxr Diesel fails with the takedown.
Kloockz Diesel is looking to counter the offense by Nauxr Diesel and move into the clinch.
Kloockz Diesel jabs Nauxr Diesel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kloockz Diesel lands a jab to Nauxr Diesel's midsection.
Kloockz Diesel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nauxr Diesel can do to turn this around?
Nauxr Diesel shoots for a takedown but Kloockz Diesel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nauxr Diesel tries for a takedown but Kloockz Diesel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nauxr Diesel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kloockz Diesel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kloockz Diesel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nauxr Diesel feints the counter takedown.
Kloockz Diesel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD2#
Nauxr Diesel feints and as Kloockz Diesel raises his hands in defense, Nauxr Diesel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kloockz Diesel is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Kloockz Diesel is pulling down on Nauxr Diesel's head. It's preventing any offense from Nauxr Diesel, at least for the moment.
Nauxr Diesel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Nauxr Diesel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nauxr Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kloockz Diesel is keeping the position for now.
Nauxr Diesel content to stall in guard here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kloockz Diesel with a nice cross.
Nauxr Diesel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kloockz Diesel circles away.
Kloockz Diesel stuffs the takedown.
Kloockz Diesel misses with a looping left.
Kloockz Diesel throws a big shot that misses.
Kloockz Diesel leaves Nauxr Diesel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nauxr Diesel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kloockz Diesel lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Kloockz Diesel. That snapped Nauxr Diesel's head back.
Kloockz Diesel throws the left hand but Nauxr Diesel avoids the punch easily.
Kloockz Diesel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nauxr Diesel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Donk. Kloockz Diesel catches Nauxr Diesel right on the button with a cross.
Nauxr Diesel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kloockz Diesel tries to avoid it but Nauxr Diesel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kloockz Diesel to the ground. Kloockz Diesel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kloockz Diesel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kloockz Diesel lands a nice hook to Nauxr Diesel's body. Nauxr Diesel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nauxr Diesel moves forwards but Kloockz Diesel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kloockz Diesel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kloockz Diesel wants it to stay on the feet.
Nauxr Diesel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nauxr Diesel closes the distance and clinches up with Kloockz Diesel, looking for a takedown. Nauxr Diesel pushes Kloockz Diesel against the cage but Kloockz Diesel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nauxr Diesel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nauxr Diesel is breathing heavily.
Kloockz Diesel scores with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kloockz Diesel.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nauxr Diesel fails to land the takedown.
Kloockz Diesel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kloockz Diesel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nauxr Diesel's hands.
Nauxr Diesel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kloockz Diesel but Kloockz Diesel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nauxr Diesel closes the distance and clinches up with Kloockz Diesel, looking for a takedown. Nauxr Diesel pushes Kloockz Diesel against the cage but Kloockz Diesel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nauxr Diesel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nauxr Diesel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kloockz Diesel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nauxr Diesel.
Nauxr Diesel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kloockz Diesel is winning the standup battle so far.
Kloockz Diesel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nauxr Diesel in his tracks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kloockz Diesel dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nauxr Diesel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kloockz Diesel counters with a straight right hand.
Nauxr Diesel blocks a jab.
Nice body punch from Kloockz Diesel.
Kloockz Diesel connects with a crisp jab.
Nauxr Diesel walks into a straight right hand from Kloockz Diesel.
A punch lands to the side of Nauxr Diesel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nauxr Diesel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kloockz Diesel is fending him off so far but Nauxr Diesel persists. Nope, Kloockz Diesel circles away and we're back to standing.
Nauxr Diesel takes one to the chin there.
Nauxr Diesel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kloockz Diesel works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kloockz Diesel connects with a looping right hand.
Kloockz Diesel connects with a jab.
Kloockz Diesel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kloockz Diesel wants it to stay on the feet.
Kloockz Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nauxr Diesel.
Nauxr Diesel fails with a takedown attempt.
Kloockz Diesel tries to counter by clinching up but Nauxr Diesel breaks away and moves out of range.
Nauxr Diesel fails with a takedown attempt.
Kloockz Diesel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Kloockz Diesel lands the left hand.
Nauxr Diesel shoots for a takedown but Kloockz Diesel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nauxr Diesel shoots for a double leg takedown but Kloockz Diesel sprawls well. He's pushed Nauxr Diesel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nauxr Diesel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kloockz Diesel lands with a shot to the body.
Kloockz Diesel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nauxr Diesels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nauxr Diesel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kloockz Diesel circles away.
Nauxr Diesel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kloockz Diesel sprawls well. Kloockz Diesel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nauxr Diesel gets slowly back to his feet.
Kloockz Diesel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nauxr Diesels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nauxr Diesel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kloockz Diesel's waist but Kloockz Diesel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nauxr Diesel off to one side.
Kloockz Diesel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nauxr Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nauxr Diesel tries for a takedown but Kloockz Diesel circles away easily
and Kloockz Diesel counters with a nice uppercut.
Kloockz Diesel lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kloockz Diesel clobbers Nauxr Diesel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kloockz Diesel works Nauxr Diesel's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Kloockz Diesel scores with a hook.
Kloockz Diesel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nauxr Diesel on the side of the head.#ROC#Nauxr Diesel is rocked!
Kloockz Diesel lands with a straight right. Nauxr Diesel didn't see that one coming.
Nauxr Diesel is still on wobbly legs! Can Kloockz Diesel finish him?
Nauxr Diesel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kloockz Diesel lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Nauxr Diesel falls backwards - clearly groggy! Kloockz Diesel dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kloockz Diesel!
A very excited looking Kloockz Diesel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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